INCI name

PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER

PPG-15 stearyl ether

A light, non-greasy emollient.

What it is

PPG-15 stearyl ether is stearyl alcohol reacted with propylene oxide. It is a liquid emollient that also helps dissolve other ingredients.

Where it is used

Found in antiperspirants, lotions and hair products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

Functions

Skin conditioning – emollient
Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (132)

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