Ppg-2 isodeceth-9 (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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PPG-2 isodeceth-9 (INCI)

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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-9" denotes a PEG ether of isodecyl alcohol. The number 9 indicates the average number of integrated polyethylene monomers "-CH2-CH2-O-".

PPG-2 isodeceth-9 is used in cosmetic formulations. The mixture of substances has skin caring effects and acts as emulsifier (surface-active substance which is used in cosmetic formulations as an additive to combine 2 immiscible liquids - e.g. oil and water - into one emulsion).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer