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Is Polysorbate 21 vegetarian?

Polysorbate 21

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Polysorbate 21 is a nonionic surfactant and emulsifier formed by the ethoxylation of sorbitan monolaurate, used in cosmetic formulations.

Also known as Sorbitan Monododecanoate Ethoxylate
INCI name Polysorbate 21
CAS number 9005-64-5
CosIng ID 79319
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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