EcoSmooth™ Universal Fluid 50-HB-660
INCI: PPG-12-Buteth-16
Overview
A low-viscosity fluid that provides emolliency, solvency, and slip in skin lotions, eye makeup removers, and deodorants.; Selection of the appropriate polyglycol product for a specific application requires knowledge of the fluid requirements of the application, awareness of the most important of these requirements, and a match-up with the properties of the various polyglycol materials. Polyglycol products can be formulated for use in numerous industry applications such as hydraulic fluids, quenchants, compressor and refrigeration lubricants, heat transfer fluids, machinery lubricants, solder assist fluids, metalworking lubricants, textile finishing, etc.
- Ease of Formulating
- Emollient
- Soluble in a Wide Range of Solvents
- Viscosity builder
- Reduced Greasiness
- Smooth Feel
Formulation snapshot
Typical phase
Oil phase
Oil-soluble — combined with other lipids and heated with the oil phase.
Functional role
Emollient — improves slip, cushion, and skin feel.
Pairs well with
- A primary emulsifier
- A co-emollient for varied skin feel
- An antioxidant to protect oils
Handling watch-outs
- Always validate stability and microbial safety in your finished formula.
Qualitative guidance only. We don't publish use levels — confirm dosage, pH, and compatibility against the supplier technical data sheet and your own stability testing.
- Supplier
- Dow
- CAS
- 9038-95-3
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