PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate

PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient, plasticiser agent. It is used in 260 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePPG-3 BENZYL ETHER MYRISTATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, PLASTICISER, SOLVENT, UV ABSORBER
CAS number642443-86-5
Prevalence260 products (0.28% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches110

Used in

Conditioners 28.1%Hair Masks 9.6%Styling Creams & Sprays 7.7%Serums 5.4%Setting Spray & Powders 5.4%Shampoos 5%

Frequently asked

What does PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate do in skincare?
PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate functions as a skin conditioning - emollient, plasticiser agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially conditioners (28.1% of its uses).

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