Synonym(s)
Poly(oxy-1,2-propanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, polymer with 2-methyl-1,4-diisocyanatobenzene]. (26 mol PO avergae 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-26" this is 26 propylene glycol molecular units. "TDI copolymer" refers to the copolymer of toluene diisocyanate.
PPG-26 / TDI copolymer is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance mixture acts as a film former (forms a film on skin, hair or nails when applied),
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer