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PPG-2 LANOLIN ALCOHOL ETHER.

Valuable CAS 68439-53-2 / HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

PPG-2 Lanolin Alcohol Ether is a versatile ingredient prized for its emollient and emulsifying capabilities. It actively conditions and smooths the skin while also serving as a critical component for stabilizing oil-in-water cosmetic emulsions.

Summary

Skin-conditioning agent Emollient Surfactant Emulsifying agent Hair conditioning agent

Science

Mechanism of Action

This polyether lanolin derivative acts as a skin-conditioning agent and emollient, working to soften and smooth the skin's texture. Additionally, it functions as a surfactant-emulsifier, effectively reducing interfacial tension to create and maintain stable mixtures of oil and water.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range 0.001–15%
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Both
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

While a specific optimal pH range for PPG-2 Lanolin Alcohol Ether's stability is not defined, a related component, propylene glycol, exhibits optimal stability in ethosome formulations within the pH range of 4 to 8.

Conflicts

  • Requires careful formulation to ensure non-irritating properties.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe as used
Max tested
15%
Sensitization risk Unknown

The CIR Expert Panel deems polyether lanolins, including PPG-2 Lanolin Alcohol Ether, safe for cosmetic use when formulated to be non-irritating. While related lanolin derivatives hold various FDA statuses in drug products, specific FDA or SCCS regulatory status for PPG-2 Lanolin Alcohol Ether itself has not been found.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

As a valuable ingredient for dry and normal skin types, PPG-2 Lanolin Alcohol Ether effectively softens the skin and acts as a robust emulsifier, enhancing formulation stability.

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