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Is PEG-32 Laurate vegetarian?

PEG-32 Laurate

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PEG-32 Laurate is the ester of lauric acid and PEG-32 (polyethylene glycol with an average of 32 moles of ethylene oxide), used as an emulsifier and surfactant in cosmetics.

Also known as Polyethylene Glycol 32 Laurate
INCI name PEG-32 Laurate
CAS number 9004-81-3
CosIng ID 78309
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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