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PPG-6 C9-11 ALKETH-5

Definition

PPG-6 C9-11 Alketh-5 (Formerly PPG-6 C9-11 Pareth-5) is the polyoxypropylene, polyoxyethylene ether of a mixture of synthetic alcohols that conforms generally to the formula, below where R represents the C9-11 fatty alcohol group, x has an average value of 6 and y has an average value of 5.

Cosmetic roles

Mixes and holds oil and water togetherSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSurfactant that lifts dirtSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Safety & regulatory references

Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

Reviewed by CIR: Safety Assessment of Alkyl PEG/PPG Ethers as Used in Cosmetics

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name PPG-6(C9-11)パレス-5: 本品は、炭素数9~11の合成アルコールに酸化エチレン及び酸化プロピレンを付加重合したものであり、次の化学式で表される。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

PPG-6 C9-11 ALKETH-5INCI피피지-6C9-11알케스-5Korean label name (MFDS standard)PPG-6 C9-11 ALKETH-5 (FORMERLY PPG-6 C9-11 PARETH-5)SynonymPPG-6 C9-11 PARETH-5Synonym
CAS No.chemical registry number
154518-36-2
CAS No.chemical registry number
154518-36-2 (generic)
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID10106885

What products actually use it for

What the 6 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Surfactant (surface active agent)5
  • Emulsifier1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

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