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Is Polyethyloxazoline vegetarian?

Polyethyloxazoline

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Polyethyloxazoline, also known as poly(2-ethyl-2-oxazoline), is a synthetic water-soluble polymer used in cosmetics as a film-forming and hair-fixative agent.

Also known as 2-Ethyl-2-Oxazoline Homopolymer
INCI name Polyethyloxazoline
CAS number 25805-17-8
CosIng ID 83154
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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