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Is Laureth-12 vegan?

Laureth-12

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A polyethylene glycol ether of lauryl alcohol (average 12 moles ethylene oxide), derived from natural or synthetic fatty alcohols, used as a nonionic surfactant and emulsifier in cosmetics.

Also known as 3,6,9,12,15,18,21,24,27,30,33,36-Dodecaoxaoctatetracontan-1-ol, 9002-92-0
INCI name Laureth-12
CAS number 3056-00-6
EC number 221-286-5
CosIng ID 76933
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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