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PPG-26-Buteth-26

Solubilizer and auxiliary emulsifier for fragrances, essential oils, and lipophilic components. Often works in tandem with PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil.

solubilizersurfactantfragrancesaqueous formulas
✓ Safe
Comedogenic Rating
0/5
Irritation Potential
0/5

What is it?

PPG-26-Buteth-26 - ethoxylated/propoxylated butyl ether used as a solubilizer, surfactant, and auxiliary emulsifier. In cosmetics, it often appears alongside PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil in toners, sprays, micellar waters, and fragranced formulas. INCI: PPG-26-Buteth-26.

Found in toners, mists, sprays, micellar products, gels, cleansing products, and perfumed leave-on formulas.

Key Benefits

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Helps dissolve fragrance in water
Stabilizes aromatic and oily components in the aqueous base, reducing separation and oil spots on the surface.
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Maintains clarity
In a properly selected system, allows for clear or evenly semi-transparent formulas.
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Enhances the performance of other solubilizers
Often used as part of a pair, rather than a single hero: together with PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil or polysorbates.

Suitable for

tonersspraysfragranced aqueous formulas

Main Actions

✓ solubilization✓ fragrance stabilization✓ auxiliary emulsification
Marker of fragranced aqueous formula

If PPG-26-Buteth-26 is next to fragrance/parfum or essential oils, its role is almost always technological: to keep these components in the aqueous base.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does PPG-26-Buteth-26 do for skin?
Found in toners, mists, sprays, micellar products, gels, cleansing products, and perfumed leave-on formulas.
Who should use PPG-26-Buteth-26?
PPG-26-Buteth-26 is suitable for: toners, sprays, fragranced aqueous formulas.
Are there any warnings about PPG-26-Buteth-26?
If PPG-26-Buteth-26 is next to fragrance/parfum or essential oils, its role is almost always technological: to keep these components in the aqueous base.

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