Synonym(s)
Dodecanol, ethoxylated, propoxylated (4 mol EO, 2 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-4" this is 4 propylene glycol molecular units.
"laureth-2" refers to the PEG ether of lauryl alcohol. The number 2 indicates the average number of integrated polyethylene monomers "-CH2-CH2-O-".
PPG- 4 laureth-2 is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance mixture acts as an emollient (makes the skin smooth and supple).
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