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Synonym(s)
Tridecanol, ethoxylated, propoxylated (6 mol EO, 1 mol PO average molar ratio)
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
PPG- is the acronym for "polypropylene glycol", the polymer of propylene glycol (1,2-propanediol), a dihydric alcohol. The number after "PPG" indicates the average number of propylene glycol molecular units, for "PPG-1" this is 1 propylene glycol molecular unit. "deceth" denotes a PEG (polyethylene glycol) ether of tridecyl alcohol (tridecanol); the number after "trideceth" indicates the average number of ethylene glycol molecules, here 6.
PPG-1 trideceth-6 is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance mixture acts as an emollient (makes the skin smooth and supple).
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer