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'''Poloxamer 407''' or polyethylene-polypropylene glycol is a [[hydrophile|hydrophilic]] non-[[ion|ionic]] [[surfactant]]. As such, it is widely used in [[cosmetics]] for dissolving oily ingredients in water. It can also be found in Multi-purpose contact lens cleaning solutions. Its purpose there is to help remove lipid films from the lens. |
'''Poloxamer 407''' or polyethylene-polypropylene glycol is a [[hydrophile|hydrophilic]] non-[[ion|ionic]] [[surfactant]]. As such, it is widely used in [[cosmetics]] for dissolving oily ingredients in water. It can also be found in Multi-purpose contact lens cleaning solutions. Its purpose there is to help remove lipid films from the lens. It can also be found in some mouthwashes. |
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Revision as of 19:45, 14 June 2006
Poloxamer 407 or polyethylene-polypropylene glycol is a hydrophilic non-ionic surfactant. As such, it is widely used in cosmetics for dissolving oily ingredients in water. It can also be found in Multi-purpose contact lens cleaning solutions. Its purpose there is to help remove lipid films from the lens. It can also be found in some mouthwashes.
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