Synonym(s)
CAS number: 25322-69-4; Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy (12 mol PO average molar ratio)
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PPG is the acronym for "polypropylene glycol", the polymer of propylene glycol (1,2-propanediol), a dihydric alcohol. Propylene glycol is thus the building block (monomer) from which all polypropylene glycols (PPGs) are made. The short-chain PPGs are dipropylene glycol, tripropylene glycol and tetrapropylene glycol. The long-chain PPGs are identified by the number after "PPG-". This number indicates the average number of propylene glycol molecular units, e.g. "PPG-12" has 12 propylene glycol molecular units.
PPG-12 is used in cosmetic products. The substance acts as a skin care product (keeps the skin in good condition).
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