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Is Calcium Polyoxymethylene Pyrrolidone vegetarian?

Calcium Polyoxymethylene Pyrrolidone

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Calcium Polyoxymethylene Pyrrolidone is a synthetic polymer formed from the reaction of formaldehyde with 2-pyrrolidinone and its calcium salt, used in cosmetic formulations.

Also known as Formaldehyde, Polymer with 2-Pyrrolidinone, Calcium Salt
INCI name Calcium Polyoxymethylene Pyrrolidone
CAS number 142702-41-8
CosIng ID 55184
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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