A propoxylated myristyl alcohol esterified with propionic acid, used as an emollient.
What it is
PPG-2 myristyl ether propionate is the propionic acid ester of the polypropylene glycol ether of myristyl alcohol (a C14 fatty alcohol), with an average of 2 propylene oxide units. CosIng lists it as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of products, such as deodorants and skin care 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.
The number 2 refers to the average degree of propoxylation, so the raw material is a mixture of molecules.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.