Ppg-4 lauryl ether (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 9064-14-6

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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. "lauryl ether" refers to an ether compound of lauryl alcohol (1-dodecanol).

PPG-4 lauryl ether is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance mixture acts as a skin care product and as emollient (makes the skin smooth and supple).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020