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PPG-2-DECETH-40.

Valuable / SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

PPG-2-DECETH-40 is a synthetic polymer designed to function primarily as a versatile surfactant, emulsifier, and solubilizer. It efficiently reduces surface tension, enabling the harmonious blending of oil and water phases in cosmetic formulations.

Summary

Surfactant Emulsifying agent Solubilizer Dispersing agent Cleansing agent Skin-conditioning agent Emollient Softener Lubricant Penetration enhancer

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient primarily functions by lowering the surface tension between immiscible phases, such as oil and water, facilitating their stable dispersion or emulsification. It also exhibits detergent properties for effective cleansing and has the potential to enhance the penetration of other active ingredients into the skin.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range ≤5%
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH 5 – 7
0 7 14

Stability

Optimal stability for related PPGs is observed within a pH range of 5.0-7.0 in 1% aqueous solutions. This ingredient is generally considered chemically passive, exhibiting low reactivity in formulations.

Conflicts

  • Ethylene oxide residues (potential)
  • Propylene oxide residues (potential)
  • 1,4-dioxane (potential byproduct)
  • Strong oxidizing agents

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe with restrictions
Max tested
5%
Sensitization risk Low

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel concluded PPG-2-DECETH-40, as part of the alkyl PEG/PPG ethers group, is safe for cosmetic use when formulated to be non-irritating. A key consideration is the potential presence of residual starting materials like ethylene oxide and propylene oxide, and the byproduct 1,4-dioxane, stemming from its ethoxylation/propoxylation manufacturing process.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

PPG-2-DECETH-40 is a valuable formulating agent due to its versatile surfactant and emulsifying properties, provided it is used within its approved concentration and meticulously formulated to minimize potential irritancy and impurities.

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