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Is Ethyl Acrylate vegetarian?

Ethyl Acrylate

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Ethyl acrylate is a synthetic organic compound with the formula CH2CHCO2CH2CH3, the ethyl ester of acrylic acid. It is a colourless liquid with an acrid odor, mainly used in the production of paints, textiles, non-woven fibers, and as a chemical intermediate.

INCI name Ethyl Acrylate
CAS number 140-88-5
EC number 205-438-8
CosIng ID 55990
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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