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Acronyms
Hi all, I hope this post finds you amazing. I am new to this forum and also enrolled in Perry’s online cosmetic formulating course. I was wondering if anyone can turn me onto a site (basic is better) or document with the basics of formulating/ cosmetic chemistry acronyms?
Any and all help in appreciated & thank you in advance
Danny -
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Danny, I can’t think of any one-site source explaining the acronyms you see. I assume you are referring to ingredient INCI names and such. You’ll need to invest time in studying the chemistry of these materials. Go to the manufacturers’ websites for a start. For beginners, know that PEG is polyethylene glycol, which is actually an epoxide polymer adducted to a carbon chain to enhance hydrophilicity, changing the HLB (hydrophile-lipophile balance) of that material. PPG is polypropylene glycol, another epoxide adduct that also changes the HLB. You are on your own from here on.
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Perry posted a list a while back - try searching for it. Probably the easiest thing to do is to ask questions here.
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Forgot I posted this..lol. Thank you Bob, very helpful.
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