Ppg-3 Caprylyl Ether
A cosmetic ingredient used as solvent, surfactant - foam boosting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
PPG-3 Caprylyl Ether is the polypropylene glycol ether of caprylic alcohol; Poly(oxy-1-methyl-1,2-ethandiyl), alpha-octyl-omega-hydroxy- (3 mol PO average molar ratio)
What does it do?
Ppg-3 Caprylyl 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 - foam boosting
surfactant that increases the volume or stability of foam produced by other surfactants in the same formulation
EU regulatory status
Ppg-3 Caprylyl 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-3 Caprylyl Ether?
Ppg-3 Caprylyl Ether is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. PPG-3 Caprylyl Ether is the polypropylene glycol ether of caprylic alcohol; Poly(oxy-1-methyl-1,2-ethandiyl), alpha-octyl-omega-hydroxy- (3 mol PO average molar ratio)
Is Ppg-3 Caprylyl Ether allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Ppg-3 Caprylyl Ether is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Ppg-3 Caprylyl Ether do in cosmetic products?
Ppg-3 Caprylyl Ether is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: solvent, surfactant - foam boosting.
What is the CAS number of Ppg-3 Caprylyl Ether?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Ppg-3 Caprylyl Ether 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