Ppg-10 Glyceryl Ether
A cosmetic ingredient used as solvent, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris(.omega.-hydroxy-)
What does it do?
Ppg-10 Glyceryl Ether is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Solvent
dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
Ppg-10 Glyceryl Ether is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ppg-10 Glyceryl Ether?
Ppg-10 Glyceryl Ether is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris(.omega.-hydroxy-)
Is Ppg-10 Glyceryl Ether allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Ppg-10 Glyceryl Ether is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Ppg-10 Glyceryl Ether do in cosmetic products?
Ppg-10 Glyceryl Ether is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: solvent, surfactant - emulsifying.
What is the CAS number of Ppg-10 Glyceryl Ether?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Ppg-10 Glyceryl Ether is 25791-96-2.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 24/01/2011