Ppg-6-sorbeth-245 (inci)

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-6" this is 6 propylene glycol molecular units. "sorbeth-245" means a PEG (polyethylene glycol) ether of sorbitol (sorbitol); the number after "sorbeth" indicates the average number of ethylene glycol molecules.

PPG-6-sorbeth-245 is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance mixture acts as an emollient (makes the skin smooth and supple), humectant (preserves the skin moisture or binds moisture in cosmetic products) and as a binding agent (ensures the desired cohesion of powdery, powdery or creamy products, prevents solids and liquid components from separating),