Ingredient
PPG-3 METHYL ETHER
Substance information
"PPG" refers to a PPG-(polypropylene glycol-) derivative. The number behind "PPG-" (in the event of mixed PEG/PPG derivatives, the second number) states the average number of molecular units -CH2-CH2-CH2-O-. "Methyl" mostly refers to methanol (methyl alcohol) as alcoholic component or generally the methyl group as the smallest hydrocarbon residue with one carbon atom. Dimethyl-, trimethyl- etc refer to two, three or more methyl groups. "Ether" refers to a connection product (condensation product) of two alcohols.
Function(s) of this ingredient in cosmetic products
FRAGRANCE FUNCTIONAL
Functional ingredient (excipient) of perfume oils and / or flavours
SOLVENT
Dissolves other substances
Origin
synthetic
Background information on use in cosmetics
Polypropylene glycol (PPGs) and their derivatives are used in cosmetic products like the polyethylene glycols (PEGs). They are often used in cosmetic products since they have a broad range of viscosity and solubility properties and have a very good skin tolerance. As water soluble, non-greasy substances, polypropylene glycols are suited for many cosmetic purposes. The liquid PPGs serve, for instance, as solubilizers and solvents.
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Regulating cosmetics
Cosmetics Ingredients are subject to regulation. Please note, different regulations may apply to cosmetic ingredients outside the EU.