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Is Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer vegetarian?

Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer

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Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer is a synthetic biodegradable copolymer (PLGA) formed from lactic acid and glycolic acid monomers, used in cosmetics and pharmaceutical formulations.

INCI name Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer
CAS number 79-14-1
CosIng ID 57843
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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