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Is Propylene Glycol Laurate vegan?

Propylene Glycol Laurate

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Propylene Glycol Laurate is the monoester of propylene glycol and lauric acid, a fatty acid typically derived from coconut or palm kernel oil, used as an emulsifier and skin conditioning agent in cosmetics.

Also known as 205-542-3, Lauric acid monoester with propane-1,2-diol, Lauric acid, monoester with propane-1,2-diol
INCI name Propylene Glycol Laurate
CAS number 5949-44-0
EC number 248-315-4
CosIng ID 78810
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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