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Is PEG-45M vegan?

PEG-45M

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PEG-45M is a polyethylene glycol polymer with an average molecular weight corresponding to 45,000 moles of ethylene oxide, used in cosmetics as a binder and film former.

Also known as Polyethylene Glycol 45M
INCI name PEG-45M
CosIng ID 76914
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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