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Ingredient Deep Dive

PPG-26-Buteth-26

The Beauty & Personal Care Brand Builder Series

Ingredient Deep Dive

PPG-26-Buteth-26

The Fragrance & Active Solubilizer

PPG-26-Buteth-26 is a polymeric solubilizer and co-emulsifier used to dissolve oils, fragrance and lipophilic actives into clear, water-based formulas.

It is frequently paired with PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil to keep essential oils and actives evenly and clearly dispersed, giving stable, elegant clear serums.

Quick Insights

Ingredient Rating:

GOOD

Type of Ingredient:

Emulsifier and Solvent

Intended Function:

A polymeric solubilizer and co-emulsifier for clear, stable water-based formulas.

Common Applications:

Used in serums and moisturizers and hair-care formulas.

Target Audience:

Brands formulating clear serums, toners and fragranced water-based products.

Also Known As:

PPG-26-Buteth-26

Benefits of PPG-26-Buteth-26

A polymeric solubilizer that dissolves oils, fragrance and actives into clear water-based formulas.

Solubilizing: Dissolves oils, fragrance and lipophilic actives into water.
Clear Formulas: Helps keep serums and toners transparent and stable.
Co-Emulsifier: Supports even, fine dispersion of the oil phase.
Elegant Feel: Contributes a light, non-greasy skin feel.
Reliable Pairing: Works well alongside PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil.

How It Works

PPG-26-Buteth-26 is an amphiphilic polymer: its lipophilic segments wrap around oil and fragrance droplets while its water-friendly segments keep them suspended, producing a clear, stable solution instead of a cloudy or separating mix.

Formulating with PPG-26-Buteth-26

PPG-26-Buteth-26 is added to the water phase and is typically pre-blended with the oils/fragrance it is solubilizing before combining. Use at the minimum effective level. Observe good manufacturing and preservation practice.

Safety Analysis

PPG-26-Buteth-26 is well tolerated with a strong safety profile at cosmetic use levels. As always, substantiate the finished product’s safety (e.g. patch / HRIPT testing) in line with MoCRA requirements.

References

https://incidecoder.com/ingredients/ppg-26-buteth-26

https://cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/ppg-26-buteth-26/

https://cosmeticanalysis.com/cosmetic-ingredients/ppg-26-buteth-26

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