Is Oleth-2 vegan?

Oleth-2

Unconfirmed

A series of polyethylene glycol ethers of oleyl alcohol (Oleth-2 through Oleth-50), used in cosmetics as surfactants and emulsifiers. The oleyl alcohol component may be derived from animal or plant sources.

Also known as PEG oleyl ether, PEG-2 oleyl ether, POE oleyl ether, Polyethylene glycol oleyl ether, Polyoxyethylene (2) oleyl ether
Last reviewed 16 April 2026

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