Is Vinyl Acetate vegan?
Vinyl Acetate
Vinyl Acetate is a synthetic, colorless organic compound used as the precursor to polyvinyl acetate, ethylene-vinyl acetate, and polyvinyl alcohol, important industrial polymers used in cosmetics and other products.
| Also known as | VAM, Vinyl acetate monomer |
|---|---|
| INCI name | Vinyl Acetate |
| CAS number | 108-05-4 |
| EC number | 203-545-4 |
| CosIng ID | 38882 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.
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