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Is Polymethylglutamate vegetarian?

Polymethylglutamate

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Polymethylglutamate is a synthetic polymer that is the homopolymer of the methyl ester of glutamic acid, used in cosmetics as a film-forming agent.

Also known as Glutamic Acid 5-Methyl Ester Homopolymer
INCI name Polymethylglutamate
CAS number 25086-16-2
CosIng ID 84661
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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