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Is PEG-4 Castor Oil vegetarian?

PEG-4 Castor Oil

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PEG-4 Castor Oil is castor oil ethoxylated with an average of 4 moles of ethylene oxide, used as an emollient and emulsifier derived from a plant oil.

INCI name PEG-4 Castor Oil
CAS number 61791-12-6
EC number 500-151-7
CosIng ID 78323
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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