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Is Polycarbophil vegan?

Polycarbophil

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Polycarbophil is a synthetic homopolymer of acrylic acid crosslinked with divinyl glycol, used in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics as a stool stabilizer and thickening agent.

Also known as Calcium Polycarbophil
INCI name Polycarbophil
CAS number 9003-97-8
CosIng ID 101070
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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