Solvent / vehicle ingredient
PEG/PPG-9/2 Dimethyl Ether
INCI: PEG/PPG-9/2 DIMETHYL ETHER
A block copolymer of PEG (9 units) and PPG (2 units) capped with methyl ether groups. Used as a co-solvent in sunscreen formulas for dissolving organic UV filters. Common in Anessa and Shiseido SPF products.
solventco-solvent
Benefits
- ✓Helps dissolve UV filters and oil-phase ingredients
- ✓Lightweight, spreads easily
No known watch-fors.
Compatibility
✓ Works well with
+ Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate+ PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
