Ingredient
ADIPIC ACID/PPG-10 COPOLYMER
Substance information
Polymer or copolymer based on adipic acid (1,6-hexanedioic acid) and possibly other monomers. "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-. "Copolymer" refers to a polymer composed of several different (mostly two) basic units (monomers).
Function(s) of this ingredient in cosmetic products
FILM FORMING
Produces a continuous film on skin, hair and / or nails
PLASTICISER
Makes brittle materials soft or smooth
VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetic products
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.