Synonym(s)
CAS number: 25231-21-4; Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.octadecyl-.omega.hydroxy-
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PPG-15 Stearyl Ether is a substance used in cosmetic formulations where it acts as an emollient (makes the skin smooth and supple).
"Steareth-" refers to a PEG (polyethylene glycol) ether of stearyl alcohol or isostearyl alcohol. The number behind "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-.
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