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Is Propylene Glycol Hydroxystearate vegetarian?

Propylene Glycol Hydroxystearate

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Propylene Glycol Hydroxystearate is the monoester of hydroxystearic acid and propylene glycol, a synthetic emollient used in cosmetics.

Also known as 254-045-8, 38621-51-1, Hydroxyoctadecanoic acid, monoester with propane-1,2-diol
INCI name Propylene Glycol Hydroxystearate
CAS number 33907-47-0
EC number 251-734-5
CosIng ID 78805
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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