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Is Hydroxyethyl Phenoxyacetate vegetarian?

Hydroxyethyl Phenoxyacetate

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Hydroxyethyl Phenoxyacetate is a synthetic organic ester used in cosmetics, chemically known as 2-hydroxyethyl phenoxyacetate.

Also known as 2-Hydroxyethyl phenoxyacetate
INCI name Hydroxyethyl Phenoxyacetate
CAS number 1984-60-7
EC number 217-854-7
CosIng ID 40281
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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