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Is PEG-8 Phosphate vegan?

PEG-8 Phosphate

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PEG-8 Phosphate is a complex mixture of esters formed from phosphoric acid and PEG-8 (polyethylene glycol with 8 ethylene oxide units), used as an emulsifier and surfactant in cosmetics.

INCI name PEG-8 Phosphate
CAS number 9056-42-2
CosIng ID 84062
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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