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Is Lithium Oxidized Polyethylene vegetarian?

Lithium Oxidized Polyethylene

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Lithium Oxidized Polyethylene is the lithium salt of oxidized polyethylene, a synthetic polymer wax used as a thickening and opacifying agent in cosmetic formulations.

Also known as Ethene homopolymer, oxidized, lithium salt
INCI name Lithium Oxidized Polyethylene
CosIng ID 77403
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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