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Is Diethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether vegetarian?

Diethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether

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Diethylene glycol monomethyl ether (DEGME) is a synthetic glycol ether used as a solvent in industrial and chemical formulations. It is manufactured chemically and is not derived from animals.

Also known as 2-(2-Methoxyethoxy)ethanol, DEGME
INCI name Diethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether
CAS number 111-77-3
EC number 203-906-6
CosIng ID 99273
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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