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Is PPG-4 Laureth-2 vegetarian?

PPG-4 Laureth-2

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PPG-4 Laureth-2 is a synthetic ethoxylated and propoxylated fatty alcohol derived from lauryl alcohol, used as a surfactant and emulsifier in cosmetic products such as shampoos.

Also known as Alcohols, C12-14, ethoxylated propoxylated, Dodecanol, ethoxylated, propoxylated (2 mol EO, 4 mol PO average molar ratio)
INCI name PPG-4 Laureth-2
CAS number 68439-51-0
EC number 614-484-1
CosIng ID 80188
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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