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Is Sodium PCA Methylsilanol vegetarian?

Sodium PCA Methylsilanol

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Sodium PCA Methylsilanol is a synthetic compound combining sodium PCA (a natural moisturizing factor derivative) with methylsilanol, used as a cosmetic skin-conditioning agent.

Also known as Sodium 5-oxo-L-prolinate, methylsilane-triol compound
INCI name Sodium PCA Methylsilanol
CAS number 99035-50-4
EC number 308-916-5
CosIng ID 38018
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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