Synonym(s)
1,2,3-Propanetriol, dimer, propoxylated (9 mol PO average molar ratio); CAS number: 61710-63-2
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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-9" this is 9 propylene glycol molecular units; "diglyceryl ether" refers to an ether compound of gylcerol.
PPG-9 diglyceryl ether is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance mixture acts as an emollient (makes the skin smooth and supple).
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