Is Carbomer/Papain Crosspolymer vegan?
Carbomer/Papain Crosspolymer
Carbomer/Papain Crosspolymer is the reaction product of synthetic carbomer (a crosslinked polyacrylic acid polymer) and papain, an enzyme derived from papaya fruit. It is used in cosmetics for its exfoliating and thickening properties.
| Also known as | Papain, polymer with 2-propenoic acid, Papain, polymer with 2-propenoic acid, reaction products with di-Me hexanediimidate hydrochloride (1:2) |
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| INCI name | Carbomer/Papain Crosspolymer |
| CAS number | 1203594-64-2 |
| CosIng ID | 88278 |
| Last reviewed | 4 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.
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