A lightweight conditioning agent that softens hair and skin while helping product ingredients blend smoothly together.
CAS #
9038-95-3, 9065-63-8
Form
Liquid
Synthetic
Synthetic. Synthesized from propylene glycol and buteth-10, both petroleum-derived chemical compounds used in cosmetic formulations. Produced through polyethylene glycol chain extension and esterification of propylene glycol with fatty alcohols.
Function
Hair Conditioning | Skin Conditioning | Solvent
Benefits
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic emulsifier developed for cosmetics in the latter 20th century. Created to provide improved emulsification and product stability in complex formulations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer