Is PEG-45M vegetarian?
PEG-45M
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Vegan
Vegan
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 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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