Synonym(s)
CAS number: 155683-77-5
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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-2" this is 2 propylene glycol molecular units. "isodeceth-1" denotes a PEG ether of isodecyl alcohol. The number 1 indicates the average number of integrated polyethylene monomers "-CH2-CH2-O-".
PPG-2 isodeceth-1 is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance mixture acts as an emollient (makes the skin smooth and supple).
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