Ppg-6 c12-18 pareth-11 (inci)

Synonym(s)

Alcohols, C12-18, ethoxylated, propoxylated (11 mol EO, 6 mol PO average molar ratios)

Definition
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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-6" 6 propylene glycol molecular units. "pareth-11" denotes a PEG ether of an alkyl alcohol. The numbers in front, here "12-18" indicate the number of linearly arranged carbon molecules (C). The number 11 at "pareth-11" indicates the average number of molecular units "-CH2-CH2-O-".

PPG-6 C12-18 pareth-11 is used in cosmetic formulations. The mixture of substances acts as an emulsifier (surface-active substance which is used in cosmetic formulations as an additive to combine two immiscible liquids - e.g. oil and water - to form an emulsion).