Propylene glycol oleth-5 (inci)

Propylene glycol (1,2-propanediol)" means a dihydric alcohol which, due to its chemical and physical properties, is widely used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and technology, both as a monosubstance and as a component of ester compounds. "oleth" means a polyoxyethylene ether of the oIeyl alcohol an unsaturated monohydric fatty alcohol. The hydrophilic part is formed by short-chain polyethylene glycols (polyoxyethylene). The following numbering of oleth-5 indicates the average number of ethylene oxide units per mole in this case 5 ethylene oxide units per mole.

Propylene glycol oleth-5 acetate is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as an emollient (makes the skin smooth and supple).