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CAS number: 74775-06-7; Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.-(1-oxopropyl)-.omega.-(tetradecyloxy)-
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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. "myristyl ether" means an ether (ether) compound of myristyl alcohol (tetradecanol), "propionate salts/esters of propionic acid.
PPG-4 myristyl ether is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance mixture has skin caring and emollient effects (makes the skin smooth and supple).
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