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Is Propylene Carbonate vegetarian?

Propylene Carbonate

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Propylene Carbonate is a synthetic organic compound, a cyclic carbonate ester derived from propylene glycol, used as a polar aprotic solvent in cosmetics and industrial applications.

Also known as PC
INCI name Propylene Carbonate
CAS number 108-32-7
EC number 203-572-1
CosIng ID 37268
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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