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Is Ethyl Acetate vegetarian?

Ethyl Acetate

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Ethyl Acetate is the ester of ethanol and acetic acid, a flammable, colorless liquid with a sweet smell, used as a solvent in nail polish removers and other cosmetic formulations.

Also known as Acetic acid ethyl ester
INCI name Ethyl Acetate
E number E1504
INS number 1504
CAS number 141-78-6
EC number 205-500-4
CosIng ID 33805
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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