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Is Dimethylol Glycol vegetarian?

Dimethylol Glycol

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Dimethylol Glycol, also known as (ethylenedioxy)dimethanol, is a synthetic organic compound related to glyoxal, used in cosmetics primarily as a preservative.

Also known as (Ethylenedioxy)dimethanol
INCI name Dimethylol Glycol
EC number 222-720-6
CosIng ID 85218
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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