Methoxy peg-16 (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 9004-74-4

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Methoxy PEG-16 denotes a methylated polyethylene glycol derivative with the linear formula: CH3O(CH2CH2O)nH (see figure). The number after "PEG-" indicates the average number of molecular units -CH2-CH2-O-, for Methoxy PEG-16 this is 16 molecular units.
Methoxy PEG-16 is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as humectant and solvent.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer