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Is PPG-5 Pentaerythrityl Ether vegetarian?

PPG-5 Pentaerythrityl Ether

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PPG-5 Pentaerythrityl Ether is a synthetic ether formed from pentaerythritol propoxylated with an average of 5 moles of propylene oxide, used as a conditioning agent in cosmetics.

Also known as 1,3-Propanediol, 2,2-dihydroxymethyl-, propoxylated
INCI name PPG-5 Pentaerythrityl Ether
CosIng ID 78578
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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