Synonym(s)
Decanol, ethoxylated, propoxylated ( 4mol EO, 6mol 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. "deceth-4" denotes a PEG ether of the alkyl alcohol "Decyl alcohol also known as 1-decanol". The number 4 in "deceth-4" denotes the average number of molecular units "-CH2-CH2-O-".
PPG-6-deceth-4 is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance mixture acts as an emollient (makes the skin smooth and supple).
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer