A propoxylated caprylic alcohol used as a solvent and foam booster.
What it is
PPG-3 caprylyl ether is the polypropylene glycol ether of caprylic alcohol (octanol) with an average of three propylene oxide units. CosIng lists it as a foam-boosting surfactant and solvent.
Where it is used
Used in cleansers, shampoos, makeup removers and other rinse-off 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 3 refers to the average degree of propoxylation, so the raw material is a mixture of molecules with different chain lengths.
Functions
- Surfactant – foam boosting
- Increasing foaming capacity and/or stabilize foams in general.
- Solvent
- Dissolving other components of cosmetics. Solvents are usually liquids (aqueous and nonaqueous).
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (10)
- Szampon do włosów kręconych z kwasem hialuronowym · Vis Plantis
- LUMI Szampon do włosów farbowanych · Vis Plantis
- BOUNCE Szampon do włosów kręconych · Vis Plantis
- Oczyszczająca maska z glinką redukująca sebum do skóry głowy · Vis Plantis
- Odbudowujący szampon przeciw wypadaniu włosów dla mężczyzn · Vis Plantis
- Odżywczy szampon do włosów kręconych · Vis Plantis
- Otacı Botanics+ Dolgunluk ve Hacim Veren Bitkisel Bakım Şampuanı Bitkisel Keratin ve Arnika · Otacı
- Acondicionador · Kolors pro
- Define Shampoo Strength&Volume 250ml · Orkla home & personal care
- Define Shampoo Weightless Shine 250ml · LILLEBORG AS