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Is Glycol Ricinoleate vegetarian?

Glycol Ricinoleate

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Glycol Ricinoleate is the ester of ethylene glycol and ricinoleic acid, derived from castor oil, used as an opacifying and thickening agent in cosmetics such as soaps and shampoos.

Also known as 2-Hydroxyethyl Ricinoleate
INCI name Glycol Ricinoleate
CAS number 106-17-2
EC number 203-369-8
CosIng ID 34141
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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