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PPG-70 BIS-(2-AMINOPROPYL) ETHER

Molecular structure

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII 6G45EWX65D · registered name 2-Aminopropyl-terminated polypropylene glycol (4000 MW) · polymer

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

PPG-70 Bis-(2-Aminopropyl) Ether is the organic compound that conforms generally to the following formula, where n has an average value of 70:

Cosmetic roles

Softens hairHAIR CONDITIONINGAdds bulkBULKINGKeeps pH steadyBUFFERING

Safety & regulatory references

Korea’s toxic-substance GHS classification: Danger · H412 (category 3) · H314 (category 1B) · H312 (category 4) · +1 more

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

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

Names & identifiers

PPG-70 BIS-(2-AMINOPROPYL) ETHERINCIPoly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.-(2-aminomethylethyl)-.omega.-(2-aminomethylethoxy)-Synonym
CAS No.chemical registry number
9046-10-0
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
618-561-0
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID4049745

Measured properties

Appearance
liquid
pH
12.3
Initial boiling point and range
260 ℃
Flash point
166 ℃
Vapour density
(&amp, gt, 1)
Relative density
0.9702
Viscosity
30-40 cSt (at 20℃)

Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 33 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.

  • Hardener20
  • Chemical reaction regulator3
  • Filler2
  • pH regulating agent2
  • Softener and conditioner2
  • Diluent1
  • Solvent1
  • Lubricating agent1
1 other uses
  • Binder1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

3 skin studies and 2 eye studies are on record.

Classed as highly irritating2

The study conclusions largely agree (100%). These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.

See all 5 studies
  • Category 8.2C (Category 1C)
    Skin Irritation · Read Across
  • Ambiguous
    skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion) equivalent or similar to
  • Corrosive
    skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion) equivalent or similar to
  • Corrosive or Irritation Persists for > 21 days
    eye irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion) equivalent or similar to
  • Category 8.3A (Category 1)
    Eye Irritation · Read Across

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

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