Ppg-10 oleyl ether (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 52581-71-2; Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.-9-octadecenyl-.omega.-hydroxy-, (Z)-

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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-10" it is 10 propylene glycol molecular units. "oleyl ether" means ether (ether) compounds of oleyl alcohol (octadec-9-en-1-ol).

PPG-10 oleyl ether is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance mixture has skin caring and emollient effects (makes the skin smooth and supple).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020