PPG-53 Butyl Ether
AKA “Polypropylene Glycol Butyl Ether, PPG-53 Butyl Ether”
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Ppg-53 butyl ether
AKA: Polypropylene Glycol Butyl Ether
Skin Conditioning · Hair Conditioning · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
Polyoxypropylene (53 butyl ether
CAS #
9003-13-8
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Developed in the mid-20th century as a synthetic polymeric humectant and solvent. Used in cosmetics since the 1960s to improve product texture, hydration, and spreadability.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR