Ppg oleyl ether (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Alkyl polyglycol ether

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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, e.g. for "PPG-10" this is 10 propylene glycol molecular units. "oleyl ether" means ether (ether) compounds of oleyl alcohol (octadec-9-en-1-ol).

PPG oleyl ether compounds are used in cosmetic formulations. The substance mixtures have skin caring and emollient effects (makes the skin smooth and supple)

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer