PPG-12-Buteth-16

At a Glance

Material Family

Glycols & Polyols

Record Type

Pure compound

Primary Role

Emolliency · Solvency

Functional Roles

Emolliency Solvency Surfactancy

INCI Name

PPG-9-BUTETH-12

CosIng Functions

HAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONING

Industries Served

Beauty & Personal Care Plastics & Polymers Textiles

Applications & Use Cases

▸ Personal care: Solvent and conditioning agent in skin and hair formulations
▸ Cosmetic formulating: Co-solvent and coupling agent
▸ Emollient systems: Skin-feel modifier

Physical Properties

Appearance

clear to slightly hazy liquid (typical)

Color

colorless to pale yellow (typical)

Odor

faint, mild (typical)

Physical State

liquid at 20 C (typical)

Water Solubility

soluble to dispersible in water (typical)

Ionic Character

nonionic

pH Aqueous Solution

approx 5-8 (typical, dilute aqueous)

Safety & Handling

Full SDS available on request

A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.

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Chemical Identity

CAS Number

9038-95-3

Molecular Formula

Polymer

INCI Name

PPG-9-BUTETH-12

Synonyms & Trade Names

PPG-12-Buteth-16 Butoxypoly(propylene glycol/ethylene glycol) Butyl ether of poly(oxyethylene/oxypropylene) copolymer Ethylene oxide-propylene oxide copolymer monobutyl ether Polypropylene glycol-polyethylene glycol butyl ether EO/PO butyl ether random copolymer Butanol-initiated EO/PO copolymer

Full Description

PPG-12-Buteth-16 (CAS 9038-95-3) is a nonionic copolymer of propylene oxide and butylene glycol with terminal ethoxylation. It is used in personal-care formulations as a solvent and conditioning agent.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PPG-12-Buteth-16?

PPG-12-Buteth-16 (CAS 9038-95-3) is a nonionic copolymer of propylene oxide and butylene glycol with terminal ethoxylation. It is used in personal-care formulations as a solvent, co-solvent/coupling agent, and conditioning agent.

What is PPG-12-Buteth-16 used for in formulations?

Formulators use it as a solvent and coupling agent to keep oil- and water-phase ingredients miscible, and as a conditioning and skin-feel modifier in skin and hair products. It is supplied as a raw material to cosmetic manufacturers.

Is PPG-12-Buteth-16 water soluble?

The ethoxylated terminal groups impart water compatibility, which is why it functions as a coupling agent between aqueous and oil phases. Exact solubility behavior depends on the finished system; refer to the technical data sheet for specifics.

What is the INCI name and CAS number?

The INCI name is PPG-12/Buteth-16 (commonly written PPG-12-Buteth-16) and the CAS number is 9038-95-3. We provide full identity data on the Certificate of Analysis per lot.

What packaging is available for bulk supply?

We supply PPG-12-Buteth-16 to formulators in industrial packaging such as drums, pails, and totes, with a CoA and SDS per lot. Request a quote with your target volume and packaging preference.

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