Synonym(s)
CAS number: 93596-79-3; Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.-isohexadecyl-.omega.-hydroxy-
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PPG is the acronym for "polypropylene glycol", the polymer of pro isoceteth-20 pylene glycol (1,2-propanediol), a dihydric alcohol. The number after "PPG" indicates the average number of propylene glycol molecular units, for "PPG-30" this is 30 propylene glycol molecular units. "isocetyl ether" refers to a PEG ether of isocetyl alcohol.
PPG-30 isoceteth-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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