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PPG-2-DECETH-20.

Valuable / SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

PPG-2-DECETH-20 is a versatile synthetic polymer functioning as a primary surfactant, offering both cleansing and emulsifying capabilities. It also contributes skin conditioning properties and serves as a solubilizer and solvent in cosmetic formulations.

Summary

emulsifying surfactant/cleansing skin conditioning solubilizer solvent

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient operates as a surfactant by reducing interfacial tension between immiscible liquids, thereby stabilizing oil and water mixtures as an emulsifier. As a cleansing agent, it lowers surface tension to effectively dislodge and remove dirt and impurities from skin and hair. Its polypropylene glycol derivative structure also imparts skin conditioning benefits and aids in the solubilization of other formulation components.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

While a specific optimal pH range for PPG-2-DECETH-20's stability has not been identified, related alkoxylated compounds, such as PPG-5-Ceteth-20, demonstrate stability across a wide pH range of 3-12.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe as used
Sensitization risk Unknown

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel concluded that PPG-2-DECETH-20, along with 130 other alkyl PEG/PPG ethers, is safe for use in cosmetic formulations, provided the final product is non-irritating. While no specific maximum concentration was provided for PPG-2-DECETH-20, the assessment covers 'present practices of use and concentration.' Formulators should be mindful of potential impurities like ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane, which are considered carcinogenic by-products of the ethoxylation process and whose presence depends on the compound's purity.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
No Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

PPG-2-DECETH-20 is a valuable multifunctional ingredient, widely utilized for its effective emulsifying, cleansing, and solubilizing properties, deemed safe for use when properly formulated to be non-irritating.

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