Ppg-11 stearyl ether (inci)

PPG-11 Stearyl Ether is a substance used in cosmetic formulations where it acts as an emollient (makes the skin smooth and supple) and emulsifier (a surface-active substance used in cosmetic preparations as an additive to combine 2 immiscible liquids - e.g. oil and water - to form an emulsion).

"Steareth-" means a PEG (polyethylene glycol) ether of stearyl alcohol or isostearyl alcohol. The number after "steareth-" indicates the average number of molecular units -CH2-CH2-O-. "PPG" means a PPG (polypropylene glycol) derivative. The number after "PPG-" indicates the average number of molecular units -CH2-CH2-CH2-O-.