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CAS number: 9038-43-1; Oxiranes, methyl, polymer with oxiranes, monooctadecyl ether
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PPG-9-Steareth-3 is a substance used in cosmetic formulations where it acts as an emollient (makes the skin smooth and supple) and emulsifier (a surfactant used in cosmetic preparations as an additive to combine 2 immiscible liquids - e.g. oil and water - into one emulsion).
"Steareth-" means a PEG (polyethylene glycol) ether of stearyl alcohol or isostearyl alcohol. The number after "steareth-" indicates the average number of molecular units -CH2-CH2-O-. "PPG" means a PPG (polypropylene glycol) derivative. The number after "PPG-" indicates the average number of molecular units -CH2-CH2-CH2-O-.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer