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Is PEG-150 vegan?

PEG-150

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PEG-150 is a synthetic polyethylene glycol polymer with an average of 150 moles of ethylene oxide, used in cosmetics as a thickener and viscosity-controlling agent.

Also known as Macrogol 6000
INCI name PEG-150
CAS number 25322-68-3
CosIng ID 77712
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.

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