Ppg-5 lanolin wax (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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lanolin, reaction products with 1,2,3-propanetriol (1:1), propoxylated

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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-5" this is 5 propylene glycol molecular units. "Lanolin wax" refers to an ingredient based on lanolin, the wool wax (outdated term: wool grease).

PPG- 5 lanolin wax is used in cosmetic formulations. The mixture of substances acts as an emulsifier (a surface-active substance used in cosmetic preparations as an adjuvant to combine 2 immiscible liquids - e.g. oil and water - into one emulsion), emollient (makes the skin smooth and supple) and hair conditioner (makes the hair easy to comb, smooth, soft and shiny and gives it volume).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer