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Is Glyceryl Lactate vegetarian?

Glyceryl Lactate

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Glyceryl Lactate is the monoester of glycerin and lactic acid, used in cosmetics as an emollient and moisturizing agent. It can be produced from plant-derived glycerin and synthetic or fermentation-derived lactic acid.

Also known as Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, monoester with 1,2,3-propanetrio1, Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, monoester with 1,2,3-propanetriol
INCI name Glyceryl Lactate
CAS number 26855-41-4
CosIng ID 95535
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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