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Is Capric/PCA Glycerides vegetarian?

Capric/PCA Glycerides

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Capric/PCA Glycerides is the product obtained by reacting Glyceryl Caprate with pyrrolidone carboxylic acid (PCA), used as a skin-conditioning agent in cosmetics.

INCI name Capric/PCA Glycerides
CAS number 85290-22-8
CosIng ID 96994
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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