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Is Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate vegetarian?

Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate

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Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate is a synthetic diester of butylene glycol with caprylic and capric acids, used as an emollient in cosmetic formulations.

Also known as 1,2-Butanediol, Diesters with Octanoic and Decanoic Acids
INCI name Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
CosIng ID 74757
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

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