Is PEG-18 vegan?
PEG-18
Vegan
Vegan
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
PEG-18 is a polyethylene glycol polymer derived from petroleum, used as an emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent in cosmetic formulations.
| Also known as | Polyethylene Glycol 18, Polyoxyethylene 18 |
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| INCI name | PEG-18 |
| CosIng ID | 77807 |
| 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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