Ppg-2-isodeceth-12 (inci)

Definition
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PPG-2-Isodeceth-12 is a substance which is used in cosmetic formulations and acts as an emulsifier (surface-active substance which is used in cosmetic preparations as an additive to combine two immiscible liquids - e.g. oil and water - to form an emulsion).

"Deceth-" refers to a PEG-ether of decyl alcohol. The number after "Deceth-" 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-.