Synonym(s)
Alcohols, lanolin, ethoxylated, propoxylated (50 mol EO, 12 mol PO average molar ratio)
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
PPG-12-Laneth-50 is a substance used in cosmetic formulations where it acts as an emulsifier (a surface-active substance used as an excipient in cosmetic preparations to combine two immiscible liquids - e.g. oil and water - to form an emulsion) and viscosity regulator (increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetic products).
"PPG" means a PPG (polypropylene glycol) derivative The number after "PPG-" indicates the average number of molecular units -CH2-CH2-CH2-O-.
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