Allowed in EU

Ppg-3-Deceth-2 Carboxylic Acid

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

What is it?

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)poly(oxy-1,2-propanediyl), .alpha.-carboxymethyl-.omega.-decyloxy- (1 mol EO, 3 mol PO average molar ratio)

What does it do?

Ppg-3-Deceth-2 Carboxylic Acid is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Surfactant - cleansing

    surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes

  • Surfactant - emulsifying

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

EU regulatory status

Ppg-3-Deceth-2 Carboxylic Acid 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-Deceth-2 Carboxylic Acid?

Ppg-3-Deceth-2 Carboxylic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)poly(oxy-1,2-propanediyl), .alpha.-carboxymethyl-.omega.-decyloxy- (1 mol EO, 3 mol PO average molar ratio)

Is Ppg-3-Deceth-2 Carboxylic Acid allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Ppg-3-Deceth-2 Carboxylic Acid is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Ppg-3-Deceth-2 Carboxylic Acid do in cosmetic products?

Ppg-3-Deceth-2 Carboxylic Acid is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.

What is the CAS number of Ppg-3-Deceth-2 Carboxylic Acid?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Ppg-3-Deceth-2 Carboxylic Acid 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