PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether
Blend of polypropylene glycol + methyl glucose derivatives | Helps soften and smooth skin and hair
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What Is PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether?
PPG-20 methyl glucose ether is a blend of polypropylene glycol and methyl glucose derivatives that helps soften and smooth skin and hair. It is considered an excellent hydrating ingredient due to its humectant (water-binding) properties. It is sometimes used to enhance the texture of cosmetic formulas. According to suppliers of PPG-20 methyl glucose ether, it comes as a pale yellow, medium-viscosity liquid in its raw material form and is obtained from corn. In 2016, the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel concluded PPG-20 methyl glucose ether is a safe cosmetic ingredient. Suppliers of this ingredient recommend usage levels range from 0.1% to 5%, depending on application and amount of moisturization desired.
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Published Research
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UL Prospector, Accessed October 2021, ePublication [https://www.ulprospector.com/en/na/PersonalCare/Detail/76/34501/Glucam-P-20-humectant]
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International Journal of Toxicology, 2016, pages 12S-40S [https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1091581816670322]
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