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Is Trimethylolpropane vegetarian?

Trimethylolpropane

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Trimethylolpropane is a synthetic triol used as a building block in polymer chemistry and, in cosmetics, as a humectant and viscosity control agent.

Also known as 1,1,1-Tris(hydroxymethyl)propane, 2-Ethyl-2-Hydroxymethyl-1,3-Propanediol, Propylidynetrimethanol, TMP
INCI name Trimethylolpropane
CAS number 77-99-6
EC number 201-074-9
CosIng ID 83045
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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