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Propylene glycol myristyl ether (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 63793-60-2

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Propylene glycol (1,2-propanediol)" refers to a divalent alcohol which, due to its chemical and physical properties, is widely used in pharmaceutics, cosmetics and technology both as a monosubstance and as a component of an ester, "myristyl" refers to "myristyl alcohol" a fatty alcohol as part of the ether compound.

Propylene glycol myristyl ether is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as an emollient (makes the skin smooth and supple).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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