Humectant

Peg-8/Peg/Ppg/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin

INCI: PEG-8
CAS 25322-68-3
Peg-8/Peg/Ppg/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin is used as a solvent in cosmetic formulations, helping to dissolve other ingredients and create a uniform texture.
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Humectant, solvent, skin conditioning agent, viscosity decreasing agent
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

Peg-8/Peg/Ppg/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin is used as a solvent in cosmetic formulations, helping to dissolve other ingredients and create a uniform texture.

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
25322-68-3
INCI
PEG-8
Category
Humectant
Updated
Apr 2, 2026