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Is PEG-6 Methyl Ether vegetarian?

PEG-6 Methyl Ether

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PEG-6 Methyl Ether is a polyethylene glycol ether of methyl alcohol, produced synthetically by ethoxylation, and used in cosmetics as a solvent or emulsifying agent.

Also known as PEG-6 monomethyl ether, Polyethylene glycol monomethyl ether
INCI name PEG-6 Methyl Ether
CAS number 9004-74-4
CosIng ID 77205
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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