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Is PEG-36 Stearate vegetarian?

PEG-36 Stearate

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PEG-36 Stearate is a polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid with an average of 36 moles of ethylene oxide. It functions as an emulsifier and surfactant in cosmetic formulations.

INCI name PEG-36 Stearate
CAS number 9004-99-3
CosIng ID 78321
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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