What is PPG-10 Cetyl Ether and how does it compare across the PPG-ether series?
PPG-10 cetyl ether (CAS 68424-61-3) is a cetyl (C16) alcohol polypropylene-glycol ether with about 10 PPG units. The longer cetyl cap and higher propoxylation give a richer emollient and solvency profile than short PPG-3 myristyl ether, while the propoxylate backbone keeps it oil-soluble rather than water-soluble like a PEG ether. Bulk quantities are sourced to specification.
- ▸ Skin care: Emollient and skin-conditioning agent
- ▸ Cosmetic formulating: Solubilizer for oils and fragrance
- ▸ Hair care: Conditioning agent
| Grade | Alkyl cap | Avg. PPG units | CAS No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| PPG-3 Myristyl Ether | Myristyl (C14) | 3 | 63793-60-2 |
| PPG-10 Cetyl Ether you are here | Cetyl (C16) | 10 | 68424-61-3 |
| PPG-11 Stearyl Ether | Stearyl (C18) | 11 | 68155-01-1 |
| PPG-14 Butyl Ether | Butyl (C4) | 14 | 9043-30-5 |
| PPG-15 Stearyl Ether | Stearyl (C18) | 15 | 25231-21-4 |
How to choose: These are polypropylene glycol (PPG) ethers of fatty alcohols — nonionic emollients and solvents. Unlike a PEG (ethoxylate) chain, the PPG (propoxylate) chain is lipophilic, so more PPG units raise oil-solubility, spreadability and pigment-wetting while keeping the grade oil- rather than water-soluble. The alkyl cap sets the skin-feel: the long C16-C18 cetyl and stearyl ethers give a richer, more substantive conditioning emolliency, while the short butyl ether is a lighter, more solvent-like carrier and coupling agent.
Beauty & personal care solutions · Browse all products
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →PPG-10 cetyl ether (CAS 68424-61-3) is a propoxylated cetyl (C16) fatty alcohol used in personal-care formulations as an emollient, solubilizer, and skin-conditioning agent.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Procetyl 10 (PPG-10 cetyl ether)?
Procetyl 10 is PPG-10 cetyl ether (CAS 68424-61-3), a propoxylated cetyl (C16) fatty alcohol. It is used in personal-care formulations as an emollient, solubilizer, and skin-conditioning agent.
What is the INCI name of Procetyl 10?
The INCI name is PPG-10 Cetyl Ether, corresponding to CAS 68424-61-3. It is a polypropylene-glycol ether of cetyl alcohol used in cosmetic formulating.
What does PPG-10 cetyl ether do in a formulation?
It acts as an emollient and as a solubilizer for oils and fragrance in personal-care and hair-care formulas, and contributes skin- and hair-conditioning feel. Formulators use it to carry oil-phase actives into otherwise incompatible bases.
Is Procetyl 10 the same as Procetyl AWS?
No. Procetyl 10 is PPG-10 cetyl ether, while Procetyl AWS is a different propoxylated/water-soluble grade with its own INCI name. Confirm the exact INCI and CAS on the CoA before substituting one for the other.
What bulk packaging is available for Procetyl 10?
RawSource supplies Procetyl 10 to cosmetic and personal-care manufacturers in drums, IBC totes, and bulk. Pricing scales with volume; request a bulk quote with your target quantity, and a CoA and SDS accompany each shipment.