Solvent / vehicle ingredient
PEG-PPG Dimethyl Ether
A class of polyethylene glycol / polypropylene glycol block copolymers used as solubilizers and emulsifiers in Japanese toners and serums, helping blend silicone and oil-soluble actives into water-based formulas.
Also known as: polyoxyethylene (14) polyoxypropylene (7) dimethyl ether, polyoxyethylene (17) polyoxypropylene (4) dimethyl ether, peg-14 ppg-7 dimethyl ether, peg-17 ppg-4 dimethyl ether
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Benefits
- ✓Solubilizes oil-soluble ingredients into water-based formulas
- ✓Helps emulsify silicone-in-water systems
Watch for
- ⚠PEG-based; trace 1,4-dioxane possible unless vacuum-stripped — considered safe as formulated
Compatibility
✓ Works well with
+ Glycerin+ Butylene Glycol
