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Is 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate vegan?

2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate

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2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate is a synthetic organic compound, a colorless viscous liquid with the formula CH2=CHCO2CH2CH2OH, used as a monomer in emulsion polymers for coatings, sealants, adhesives and elastomers.

Also known as 2-(Acryloyloxy)ethanol, 2-(Acryloyloxy)ethanol,ethylene glycol acrylate,HEA,Hydroxyethyl acrylate,2-Propenoic acid, 2-hydroxyethyl ester, 2-Propenoic acid, 2-hydroxyethyl ester, Ethylene glycol acrylate, HEA, Hydroxyethyl acrylate
INCI name 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate
CAS number 818-61-1
EC number 212-454-9
CosIng ID 95264
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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