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Is Butylene Carbonate vegan?

Butylene Carbonate

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Butylene Carbonate is a synthetic organic carbonate ester (4-ethyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-one) used as a solvent in cosmetic and industrial formulations.

Also known as 1,3-Dioxolan-2-one, 4-ethyl, 1,3-Dioxolan-2-one, 4-ethyl-, 2,3-Butylene Carbonate
INCI name Butylene Carbonate
CAS number 4437-85-8
CosIng ID 55008
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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