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Is Polybeta-Alanine vegan?

Polybeta-Alanine

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Polybeta-Alanine is a synthetic polymer of beta-alanine (3-aminopropanoic acid), used in cosmetic formulations as a film-forming or texturizing agent.

Also known as 3-Aminopropanoic acid homopolymer, 3-Aminopropanoic acid, homopolymer
INCI name Polybeta-Alanine
CAS number 68440-02-8
CosIng ID 78564
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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