Ppg-20 methyl glucose ether acetate (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Methyl-d-glucopyranosides, propoxylated, acetates (20 mol PO average molar ratio)

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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-20" this is 20 propylene glycol molecular units. "ether" means an ether (ether) compound of 2 alcohol molecules, "acetate" salts/esters of acetic acid.

PPG-20 methyl glucose ether acetate is used in cosmetic formulations. The mixture of substances acts as a skin care product and emollient (makes the skin smooth and supple).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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