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Is Propylene Glycol Citrate vegetarian?

Propylene Glycol Citrate

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Propylene Glycol Citrate is the monoester of citric acid and propylene glycol, used in cosmetics as an emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent. It is produced synthetically.

Also known as Citric acid, monoester with propylene glycol.
INCI name Propylene Glycol Citrate
CAS number 85252-24-0
EC number 286-541-5
CosIng ID 37277
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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