Is PEG-2M vegetarian?
PEG-2M
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Vegan
Vegan
PEG-2M is a synthetic polyethylene glycol polymer with an average molecular weight of approximately 2,000,000, used as a thickening and film-forming agent in cosmetic formulations.
| Also known as | Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-hydro-omega-hydroxy- (2000 mol EO average molar ratio) |
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| INCI name | PEG-2M |
| CosIng ID | 78142 |
| Last reviewed | 4 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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