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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-7" this is 7 propylene glycol molecular units. "lauryl ether" refers to an ether compound of lauryl alcohol (1-dodecanol).
PPG-7 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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