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Is Diethylene Glycol vegetarian?

Diethylene Glycol

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Diethylene Glycol is a synthetic organic compound, a colorless hygroscopic liquid that is a dimer of ethylene glycol, used as a solvent and humectant in industrial and cosmetic applications.

Also known as 2,2'-Oxydiethanol, DEG
INCI name Diethylene Glycol
CAS number 111-46-6
EC number 203-872-2
CosIng ID 75710
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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