Poloxamine 901 (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 11111-34-5

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poloxamines' means a subgroup of poloxamers (see below poloxamers) Poloxamines, like poloxamers, are block polymers structurally composed of an ethylenediamine core whose amino groups are substituted with copolymers of variable length polyoxyethylene and polyoxypropylene blocks. These are non-ionic surfactants.

Poloxamine 901 is used in cosmetic formulations. Poloxamine 901 acts as an emulsifier (surface-active substance used in cosmetic formulations as an additive to combine 2 immiscible liquids - e.g. oil and water - to form an emulsion).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer