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CAS number: 31394-71-5; Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.-(1-oxo-9-octadecenyl)-.omega.-hydroxy-, (Z)-
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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-26" this is 26 propylene glycol molecular units. "oleate" denotes salts/esters of oleic acid (cis-9-octadecenoic acid)
PPG-26 oleate is used in cosmetic formulations. The mixture of substances has skin-caring and emollient effects (makes the skin smooth and supple).
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