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Is Poloxamer 123 vegetarian?

Poloxamer 123

Vegetarian Vegetarian
Vegan Vegan

Poloxamer 123 is a synthetic nonionic triblock copolymer composed of polyoxypropylene flanked by polyoxyethylene chains, used as a surfactant and emulsifier.

Also known as Kolliphor, Pluronic, Synperonic
INCI name Poloxamer 123
CosIng ID 80127
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

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