Is PEG-220 vegan?
PEG-220
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PEG-220 is a high-molecular-weight polyethylene glycol with an average of 220 moles of ethylene oxide, used as a thickener and emulsifier in cosmetic formulations.
| Also known as | Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-hydro-omega-hydroxy-, (220 mol EO average molar ratio) |
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| INCI name | PEG-220 |
| CAS number | 25322-68-3 |
| CosIng ID | 57805 |
| 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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