Is Propylene Glycol vegan?
Propylene Glycol
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Propylene glycol (1,2-propanediol) is a synthetic organic compound produced industrially by hydration of propylene oxide. It is widely used in cosmetics as a humectant, solvent, and skin-conditioning agent.
| Also known as | 1,2-Dihydroxypropane, 1,2-Propanediol, 1,2-Propylene glycol, 1,3-Dihydroxypropane, 1,3-Propanediol, E 490, E490, INS 490, PG, Propane-1,2-diol, Propylene glycol, propylenglycolum, Trimethylene glycol |
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| INCI name | Propylene Glycol |
| E number | E1520 |
| INS number | 1520 |
| CAS number | 57-55-6 |
| EC number | 200-338-0 |
| CosIng ID | 37269 |
| Last reviewed | 11 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.
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