Ppg-10 cetyl ether (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 9035-85-2; Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.hexadecyl-.omega.hydroxy-

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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-10" 10 propylene glycol molecular units. "cetyl ether" refers to the ether compound of cetyl alcohol.

PPG-10 cetyl ether is used in cosmetic formulations; the substance acts as a surfactant (washing-active substance; improves the even distribution of the products during application) and as an emulsifier (surfactant used in cosmetic preparations as an auxiliary substance 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