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Is PEG-450 vegetarian?

PEG-450

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PEG-450 is a polyethylene glycol polymer with an average molecular weight based on approximately 450 mol ethylene oxide, a synthetic compound used as a humectant and solvent in cosmetics.

Also known as Polyethylene Glycol 450
INCI name PEG-450
CosIng ID 56865
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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