Synonym(s)
CAS number: 9035-85-2; Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.hexadecyl-.omega.hydroxy-
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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-50" 50 propylene glycol molecular units. "cetyl ether" refers to the ether compound of cetyl alcohol.
PPG-50 cetyl ether is used in cosmetic formulations; the substance acts as a surfactant (washing-active substance; improves the even distribution of the products during application).
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