- ▸ Synthetic lubricants: Polyalkylene-glycol base fluid
- ▸ Functional fluids: Component of hydraulic and metalworking fluids
- ▸ Solvent systems: Coupling agent and solvent for industrial formulations
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.
Request SDS →PPG-14 Butyl Ether (INCI PPG-14 Butyl Ether; CAS 9043-30-5) is a polypropylene-glycol butyl ether — a water-resistant emollient and functional fluid. In personal care it gives a light, smooth, water-resistant skin feel and helps disperse pigments; in industrial use it serves as a functional fluid, solvent and defoamer. It is a clear, low-color liquid.
What is PPG-14 butyl ether?
It is butanol initiated with about 14 units of propylene oxide — a polypropylene-glycol monobutyl ether. The propylene-oxide backbone makes it oil-compatible and water-resistant with a light, non-greasy feel, while the molecule retains enough surface activity to spread well and disperse pigment.
Applications by sector
Personal care. A water-resistant emollient and slip agent in sunscreens, antiperspirants, lotions and color cosmetics, where it improves wear, reduces tack and disperses pigment. Industrial. A functional fluid, solvent and defoamer in metalworking, coatings and process applications. Match the grade to the feel or fluid performance you need.
Forms and grades
Supplied as a clear liquid; confirm grade and viscosity on the RFQ. Related emollients: PPG-15 stearyl ether, isopropyl myristate.
Handling and documentation
Each lot ships with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA); request the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for handling data.
Bulk supply and RFQ
RawSource supplies PPG-14 butyl ether in bulk to personal-care and industrial buyers, with CoA and SDS per lot. Submit an RFQ with your grade and target quantity.
Typical Properties
Typical reference values, not a specification; the Certificate of Analysis (CoA) for the lot governs.
| Property | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| INCI Name | PPG-14 Butyl Ether |
| CAS Number | 9043-30-5 |
| Chemical type | Polypropylene-glycol monobutyl ether |
| Appearance | Clear, low-color liquid |
| Character | Light, water-resistant emollient / functional fluid |
| Solubility | Oil-compatible; limited water solubility |
| Flammability / handling | Refer to the current SDS |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PPG-14 butyl ether used for?
PPG-14 butyl ether (CAS 9043-30-5) is used as a water-resistant emollient and pigment-dispersing slip agent in sunscreens, antiperspirants and color cosmetics, and as a functional fluid, solvent and defoamer in industrial applications.
Is PPG-14 butyl ether water resistant?
Yes — the propylene-oxide backbone makes it oil-compatible and water-resistant, which is why it is used to improve wear and reduce tack in sun and antiperspirant formulas.
What is the CAS of PPG-14 butyl ether?
It is CAS 9043-30-5. As a polyether it is a defined-average material supplied to a grade; the CoA documents each lot.
How is bulk PPG-14 butyl ether supplied and quoted?
RawSource supplies it as a liquid in bulk with CoA and SDS per lot. Pricing is quote-based on grade and volume; submit an RFQ with your target quantity.
Disclaimer. Information on this page — including chemical properties, identifiers, hazard, transport (DOT/UN) and tariff (HS) classifications, and applications — is provided for general reference and is compiled from authoritative public sources (e.g. PubChem). Values are typical and are not a guaranteed specification; the Certificate of Analysis (CoA) for the lot you purchase governs. Products are sold for industrial and professional use only. Nothing here is a medical, health, or efficacy claim, or advice. Always consult the current Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before handling, storage, transport or disposal, and confirm regulatory status, classification and suitability for your application and jurisdiction. Hazard, transport and tariff classifications must be verified for your specific shipment. RawSource makes no warranty, express or implied, and assumes no liability for use of this information.