Is Methyl Ethyl Ketone vegetarian?
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
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Methyl ethyl ketone (butanone) is a colourless, volatile organic solvent used in cosmetics and industrial products. It is manufactured synthetically from petrochemical feedstocks.
| Also known as | Butanone, MEK |
|---|---|
| INCI name | Methyl Ethyl Ketone |
| CAS number | 78-93-3 |
| EC number | 201-159-0 |
| CosIng ID | 35196 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
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