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Ppg-2 C9-11 Pareth-8

A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

PPG-2 C9-11 Pareth-8 is the polypropylene glycol ether of a mixture of synthetic C9-11 ethoxylated fatty alcohols containing an average of 8 moles of ethylene oxide and 2 moles of propylene oxide

What does it do?

Ppg-2 C9-11 Pareth-8 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Cleansing

    helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair

  • Surfactant - emulsifying

    surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate

EU regulatory status

Ppg-2 C9-11 Pareth-8 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-2 C9-11 Pareth-8?

Ppg-2 C9-11 Pareth-8 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. PPG-2 C9-11 Pareth-8 is the polypropylene glycol ether of a mixture of synthetic C9-11 ethoxylated fatty alcohols containing an average of 8 moles of ethylene oxide and 2 moles of propylene oxide

Is Ppg-2 C9-11 Pareth-8 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Ppg-2 C9-11 Pareth-8 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Ppg-2 C9-11 Pareth-8 do in cosmetic products?

Ppg-2 C9-11 Pareth-8 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.

What is the CAS number of Ppg-2 C9-11 Pareth-8?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Ppg-2 C9-11 Pareth-8 is -.

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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: 15/10/2010