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Is Cellulose Acetate Butyrate vegetarian?

Cellulose Acetate Butyrate

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Cellulose Acetate Butyrate is a mixed ester of cellulose with acetic and butyric acids, derived from plant cellulose and used as a bioplastic in coatings, films, and molded products.

Also known as CAB
INCI name Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
CosIng ID 32482
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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