Is Butylene Glycol vegetarian?
Butylene Glycol
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Vegan
Vegan
Butylene Glycol (1,3-butanediol) is a small organic diol used as a humectant, solvent, and viscosity-decreasing agent in cosmetics. It is produced synthetically from petrochemical feedstocks or via fermentation.
| Also known as | 1,3-Butanediol, 228-532-0, 6290-03-5, Butane-1,3-diol, Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0) |
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| INCI name | Butylene Glycol |
| E number | E1502 |
| INS number | 1502 |
| CAS number | 107-88-0 |
| EC number | 203-529-7 |
| CosIng ID | 74756 |
| Last reviewed | 4 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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