PPG-5-Ceteth-20

A synthetic emulsifier that can also contribute to the smooth feel of a product.
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PPG-5-Ceteth-20

Overview

PPG-5 ceteth-20 is an ingredient with a wide range of functions.

The most significant of its functions is its ability to emulsify water and oils together to make products like lotions and creams. This ingredient is on the more water-loving side, as opposed to oil-loving, so it tends to produce oil-in-water emulsions. These emulsions are lightweight and often have a cooling effect upon application.

PPG-5 ceteth-20 can also act as an emollient, which is a type of ingredient that improves the softness of the skin. Another trait of this ingredient is that it can serve as a great dispersing agent, meaning it helps distribute ingredients into water or oil that normally wouldn’t be able to be distributed due to chemical incompatibility.