INCI name

PPG-9

Polypropylene glycol (PPG-9)

A short polypropylene glycol.

What it is

PPG-9 is a synthetic polypropylene glycol with an average of 9 propylene oxide units. CosIng lists its function as skin conditioning.

Where it is used

Found in a range of skin and hair 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 9 refers to the average chain length, not to the amount in the product.

Functions

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.

Products with this ingredient (53)

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