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Is 1,2-Butanediol vegetarian?

1,2-Butanediol

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1,2-Butanediol is a colorless synthetic organic diol (glycol) used as a solvent and humectant in cosmetic formulations, typically produced from petrochemical feedstocks.

INCI name 1,2-Butanediol
CAS number 584-03-2
EC number 209-527-2
CosIng ID 54169
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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