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Is PEG-12 Dilaurate vegetarian?

PEG-12 Dilaurate

PEG-12 Dilaurate is a diester of PEG-12 and lauric acid, used as an emulsifier and thickener in cosmetics; the lauric acid may be derived from plant (e.g. coconut) or animal sources.

Also known as Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(1-oxododecyl)-.omega.-[(1-oxododecyl)oxy]-
INCI name PEG-12 Dilaurate
CAS number 9005-02-1
CosIng ID 77466
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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