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Is 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate vegan?

2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate

Vegan

2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate (HEMA) is a colorless, viscous synthetic organic compound that readily polymerizes and is used as a monomer in the production of various polymers, including those used in nail products and dental materials.

Also known as 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate* *From 3 June 2021 products containing that substance and not complying with those conditions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 3 September 2021 products containing that substance and not complying with those conditions shall not be made available on the Union market
INCI name 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate
CAS number 868-77-9
EC number 212-782-2
CosIng ID 98852
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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