Ppg-26 (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 25322-69-4; Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy (26 mol PO average molar ratio)

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

PPG is the acronym for "polypropylene glycol", the polymer of propylene glycol (1,2-propanediol), a dihydric alcohol. Propylene glycol is thus the building block (monomer) from which all polypropylene glycols (PPGs) are made. The short-chain PPGs are dipropylene glycol, tripropylene glycol and tetrapropylene glycol. The long-chain PPGs are identified by the number after "PPG-". This number indicates the average number of propylene glycol molecular units, for example "PPG-26" has 26 propylene glycol molecular units.

PPG-26 is used in cosmetic products. The substance acts as a skin care product (keeps the skin in good condition).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer