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Is Butyl Ethyl Propanediol vegetarian?

Butyl Ethyl Propanediol

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Butyl Ethyl Propanediol is a synthetic diol used in cosmetics as a solvent and humectant, chemically known as 2-butyl-2-ethyl-1,3-propanediol.

Also known as 1,3-Propanediol, 2 –Butyl-2-Ethyl, 1,3-Propanediol, 2-Butyl-2-Ethyl
INCI name Butyl Ethyl Propanediol
EC number 204-111-7
CosIng ID 54999
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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