Synonym(s)
Alkyl polyglycol ether
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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, e.g. for "PPG-10" this is 10 propylene glycol molecular units. "oleyl ether" means ether (ether) compounds of oleyl alcohol (octadec-9-en-1-ol).
PPG oleyl ether compounds are used in cosmetic formulations. The substance mixtures have skin caring and emollient effects (makes the skin smooth and supple)
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