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CAS number: 26571-49-3; Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.-(1-oxo-9-octadecenyl)-.omega.-[(1-oxo-9-octadecenyl)oxy]-, (Z,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, in "PPG-17" this is 17 propylene glycol molecular units; "dioleate" denotes a di-ester of oleic acid (cis-9-octadecenoic acid).
PPG-9 dioleate is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance mixture has skin caring and emollient effects (makes the skin smooth and supple).
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