Synonym(s)
Decanol, ethoxylated, propoxylated (8 mol EO, 6 mol PO average molar ratio)
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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-8" this is 8 propylene glycol molecular units. "deceth-6" denotes a PEG ether of the alkyl alcohol "Decyl alcohol also known as 1-decanol". The number 6 in "deceth-6" denotes the average number of molecular units "-CH2-CH2-O-".
PPG-8-deceth-6 is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance mixture acts as an emollient (makes the skin smooth and supple).
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer