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Is Oxidized Polyethylene vegetarian?

Oxidized Polyethylene

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Oxidized Polyethylene is a synthetic polymer produced by the controlled oxidation of polyethylene, used as a thickening and opacifying agent in cosmetics.

Also known as Ethene, homopolymer, oxidized
INCI name Oxidized Polyethylene
CAS number 68441-17-8
CosIng ID 78286
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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