Synonym(s)
CAS number: 9004-74-4
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Methoxy PEG-40 denotes a methylated polyethylene glycol derivative with the linear formula: CH3O(CH2CH2O)nH (see figure). The number after "PEG-" indicates the average number of molecular units -CH2-CH2-O-, for Methoxy PEG-40 this is 40 molecular units.
Methoxy PEG-40 is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as humectant and solvent.
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