Synonym(s)
CAS number: 9035-84-1; Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha-(1-oxododecyl)-.omega-hydroxy-
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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. "laurate" denotes salts/esters of lauric acid (dodecanoic acid).
PPG- 5 laurate is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance mixture acts as an emollient (makes the skin smooth and supple).
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