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Is Propylene Glycol Oleth-5 vegan?

Propylene Glycol Oleth-5

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Propylene Glycol Oleth-5 is a nonionic ether formed from propylene glycol and oleyl alcohol ethoxylated with an average of 5 moles of ethylene oxide, used as an emulsifier and surfactant in cosmetics.

INCI name Propylene Glycol Oleth-5
CosIng ID 78819
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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