Ppg-3-isodeceth-1 (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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PPG-3-Isodeceth-1 is a substance used in cosmetic formulations where it acts as an emollient (makes the skin smooth and supple).

"Deceth-" refers to a PEG ether of decyl alcohol. The number behind "Deceth-" 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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Last updated on: 29.10.2020