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Is PEG-180M vegan?

PEG-180M

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PEG-180M is a high molecular weight polyethylene glycol polymer (approximately 180,000 mol EO average), a synthetic polymer used as a thickener and stabiliser in cosmetic formulations.

Also known as Polyethylene Glycol 180,000
INCI name PEG-180M
CosIng ID 57655
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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