PPG-15 Stearyl Ether is a light yellow or colorless liquid that is found in personal care and cosmetic products such as moisturizers and lipsticks. It is oily in nature and lubricates the surface of the skin to give a supple, smooth and soft appearance. PPG-15 Stearyl Ether also prohibits salts from crystallizing in a formulation. This skin conditioning agent also works well with cleansing products. The formula of PPG-15 Stearyl Ether is C21H44O2.
Products with PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER
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INCI: PPG-15 STEARYL ETHERSYMPARE ML15 (MB)by KLK OLEO- INCI: ALUMINUM SESQUICHLOROHYDRATE | AQUA | PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER | STEARETH-2 | STEARETH-21MASSOCARE C3-APby Comercial Química Massó
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- INCI: GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA ROOT EXTRACT | BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER | CALENDULA OFFICINALIS FLOWER OIL | KOJIC ACID | POLYSORBATE 80 | STEARETH-2 | STEARETH-21 | PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER | GLYCERIN | TOCOPHEROL | CAPRYLYL GLYCOL | ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN | INULIN LAURYL CARBAMATE | CITRIC ACID | AQUANV Kojic Acidby Nanovetores Tecnologia
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What is PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER used for?
PPG-15 Stearyl Ether is primarily a conditioning agent that provides the essential oils to the skin. It can be found in a variety of personal care and cosmetic products.
- Skin care: It is good for skin and is added to cleansing products and moisturizers. It forms a lubricating layer on the surface of the skin that makes it soft and smooth. It also prevents products from drying out. This ingredient also acts as a solvent for UV filters and prevents crystallization of salts
Origin
PPG-15 Stearyl Ether is made by the reaction of stearyl alcohol and propylene oxide. It is an oily liquid that ranges from colorless to light yellowish.
What does PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER do in a formulation?
SKIN CONDITIONING
Safety Profile
PPG-15 Stearyl Ether is safe for use in cosmetic and personal care products up to the concentrations of 2-10%. In any case, the usage percentage should not exceed 25%. Sometimes, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether can have some side effects such as minor skin irritation. Therefore, a patch test is recommended prior to usage. It is also slightly comedogenic and should be avoided on highly sensitive skin. Further, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether may or may not be vegan depending on the source from which it is derived.
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PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER technical profile
| Property | Values |
| Boiling Point | 423°C |
| pH | 6.0-8.0 |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water |