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Is Diethylhexyl Carbonate vegetarian?

Diethylhexyl Carbonate

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Diethylhexyl Carbonate is a synthetic emollient ester, chemically the bis(2-ethylhexyl) ester of carbonic acid, used in cosmetics to improve skin feel.

Also known as Carbonic Acid Bis(2-Ethylhexyl) Ester, Carbonic Acid, Bis(2- Ethylhexyl) Ester
INCI name Diethylhexyl Carbonate
CAS number 14858-73-2
EC number 238-925-9
CosIng ID 55846
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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