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Is Glycol Dilaurate vegetarian?

Glycol Dilaurate

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Glycol Dilaurate is the diester of ethylene glycol and lauric acid, typically derived from coconut or palm kernel oil, used as an opacifying and thickening agent in cosmetics.

Also known as Ethylene Dilaurate
INCI name Glycol Dilaurate
CAS number 68400-67-9
EC number 210-827-0
CosIng ID 34132
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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