Is PEG-800 vegan?
PEG-800
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A polyethylene glycol polymer with an average molecular weight corresponding to 800 units of ethylene oxide, used in cosmetics as a humectant and solvent. It is manufactured synthetically from ethylene oxide.
| Also known as | Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) alpha-hydro-omega-hydroxy- (800 mol EO average molar ratio) |
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| INCI name | PEG-800 |
| CosIng ID | 57439 |
| Last reviewed | 4 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.
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