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Is Glycerol Formal vegetarian?

Glycerol Formal

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Glycerol Formal is a synthetic mixture of cyclic acetals derived from glycerol and formaldehyde, used as a solvent and humectant in cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations.

Also known as 1,3-Dioxolane-4-methanol
INCI name Glycerol Formal
CAS number 5464-28-8
EC number 225-248-9
CosIng ID 56198
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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