Is PPG-9 Butyl Ether safe in cosmetics?
PPG-9 Butyl Ether has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Good
Cosmetic Ingredient
PPG-9 Butyl Ether
Also known as: 9-Octadecenoic acid, 12-hydroxy-, (9Z,12R)-, polymer with 1,2,3-propanetriol, 9-Octadecenoic acid, 12-hydroxy-, [R-(Z)]-, polymer with 1,2,3-propanetriol, 1,2,3-Propanetriol, polymer with [R-(Z)]-12-hydroxy-9-octadecenoic acid, 1,2,3-Propanetriol, polymer with (9Z,12R)-12-hydroxy-9-octadecenoic acid, Grindsted PGPR 90 (+15 more)
INCI: PPG-9 BUTYL ETHER
PPG-9 Butyl Ether (CAS 29894-35-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent; hair conditioning agent. NOAEL 845 mg/kg bw/day (cross-referenced against ToxValDB ECHA IUCLID); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Skin conditioning agent; hair conditioning agent
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
[3-[3-(2,3-dihydroxypropoxy)-2-hydroxypropoxy]-2-hydroxypropyl] 12-hydroxyoctadec-9-enoate
InChIKey
HUXYPHWJPJYMBC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use; CIR reviewed alkyl PEG/PPG ethers class and found safe as used
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for PPG-9 Butyl Ether.
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Pre-Calculated Safety Assessment
Pre-calculated NOAEL → SED → MoS audit trail for PPG-9 Butyl Ether across SCCS product categories, with measured dermal absorption where available.
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Emulsifier
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for PPG-9 Butyl Ether.
Known Synonyms
9-Octadecenoic acid, 12-hydroxy-, (9Z,12R)-, polymer with 1,2,3-propanetriol
9-Octadecenoic acid, 12-hydroxy-, [R-(Z)]-, polymer with 1,2,3-propanetriol
1,2,3-Propanetriol, polymer with [R-(Z)]-12-hydroxy-9-octadecenoic acid
1,2,3-Propanetriol, polymer with (9Z,12R)-12-hydroxy-9-octadecenoic acid
Grindsted PGPR 90
Quest PGPR
Polymuls PGPR
Hexalyn PR 15
E 476
PGPR 90
Sugin 476M
Sunsoft AZ 14EG
Admul 1408K
Admul WOL 1408K
Nikkol Decaglyn PR 20
Palsgaard 4125
Palsgaard 0450
Cithrol PG 3PR
PGPR 4125
Palsgaard PGPR 4125
Chemical Function
Emulsifier
Viscosity modifier
Regulatory Lists
Canada
Personal care
Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PPG-9 Butyl Ether allowed in the EU?
PPG-9 Butyl Ether EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PPG-9 Butyl Ether do in cosmetics?
PPG-9 Butyl Ether functions as: Skin conditioning agent; hair conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 29894-35-7.
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