Is Butyl Methacrylate vegetarian?
Butyl Methacrylate
A colorless liquid organic compound used as a monomer in the production of methacrylate polymers found in nail and hair products. It is manufactured synthetically via esterification and is typically polymerized under free-radical conditions.
| INCI name | Butyl Methacrylate |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 97-88-1 |
| EC number | 202-615-1 |
| CosIng ID | 74747 |
| Last reviewed | 4 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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