Synonym(s)
Amines, tallow alkyl, propoxylated (2 mol PO average molar ratio)
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PPG-2 Tallowamine is a substance which is used in cosmetic formulations and there as an emulsifier (surface-active substance which is used in cosmetic preparations as an additive to combine 2 immiscible liquids - e.g. oil and water - to form an emulsion).
"PPG" means a PPG (polypropylene glycol) derivative The number after "PPG-" indicates the average number of molecular units -CH2-CH2-CH2-O-.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer