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Is Butoxydiglycol vegetarian?

Butoxydiglycol

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Butoxydiglycol is a synthetic solvent, chemically known as diethylene glycol monobutyl ether, used in cosmetics as a solubilizer and solvent.

Also known as 2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethanol, DEGBE, Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether
INCI name Butoxydiglycol
CAS number 112-34-5
EC number 203-961-6
CosIng ID 31695
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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