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Is PEG-55 Lanolin vegan?

PEG-55 Lanolin

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PEG-55 Lanolin is lanolin, a wax derived from sheep's wool sebaceous secretions, ethoxylated with an average of 55 moles of ethylene oxide; obtained without harming or killing the animal.

Also known as Lanolin ethoxylated (55 mol EO)
INCI name PEG-55 Lanolin
CAS number 61790-81-6
CosIng ID 77115
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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