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Is Meroxapol 251 vegetarian?

Meroxapol 251

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Meroxapol 251 is a synthetic block copolymer of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide, used as a surfactant and emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulations.

Also known as 6), Oxirane methyl- polymer with oxirane (18
INCI name Meroxapol 251
CosIng ID 35246
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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