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Is Epichlorohydrin vegetarian?

Epichlorohydrin

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Epichlorohydrin is a synthetic organochlorine epoxide compound, a colorless liquid with a pungent odor, used in the production of glycerol, epoxy resins, and plastics. It is manufactured industrially and not of animal origin.

Also known as 1-Chloro-2,3-epoxypropane, Epichlorohydrin
INCI name Epichlorohydrin
CAS number 106-89-8
EC number 203-439-8
CosIng ID 29053
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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