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Is Glyceryl Sesquipelargonate vegetarian?

Glyceryl Sesquipelargonate

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Glyceryl Sesquipelargonate is a mixture of the mono- and di-esters of glycerin and pelargonic (nonanoic) acid, used as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent in cosmetics.

Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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