Synonym(s)
Dodecanol, ethoxylated, propoxylated (9 mol EO, 3 mol PO average molar ratio)
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PPG-3-Laureth-9 is a substance which is used in cosmetic formulations where it acts as an emulsifier (surface-active substance which is used in cosmetic preparations as an additive to combine 2 immiscible liquids - e.g. oil and water - to form an emulsion).
"Laureth-" means a PEG (polyethylene glycol) ether of lauryl alcohol. The number after "Laureth-" 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-.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer