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Is Butylene Glycol Laurate vegan?

Butylene Glycol Laurate

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Butylene Glycol Laurate is the ester of butylene glycol and lauric acid, used in cosmetics as an emollient and skin conditioning agent.

Also known as Dodecanoic Acid, 2- Hydroxybutyl Ester, Dodecanoic Acid, 2-Hydroxybutyl Ester
INCI name Butylene Glycol Laurate
CosIng ID 55012
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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