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Is Cetyl Methacrylate vegetarian?

Cetyl Methacrylate

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Cetyl Methacrylate is an ester of cetyl alcohol and methacrylic acid, used as a monomer or emollient in cosmetic and polymer formulations.

INCI name Cetyl Methacrylate
CAS number 2495-27-4
EC number 219-672-3
CosIng ID 99672
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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