PEG/PPG-17/4 Dimethyl Ether

PEG/PPG-17/4 Dimethyl Ether is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning agent. It is used in 40 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePEG/PPG-17/4 DIMETHYL ETHER
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING
Prevalence40 products (0.04% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Emulsions 27.5%General Moisturizers 17.5%Toners 15%Serums 12.5%Day Moisturizers 10%Sunscreens 5%

Frequently asked

What does PEG/PPG-17/4 Dimethyl Ether do in skincare?
PEG/PPG-17/4 Dimethyl Ether functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is PEG/PPG-17/4 Dimethyl Ether allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain PEG/PPG-17/4 Dimethyl Ether?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially emulsions (27.5% of its uses).

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