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Is Glycidol vegetarian?

Glycidol

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Vegan Vegan

Glycidol is a synthetic epoxide compound used as a chemical intermediate and stabilizer; classified as a probable human carcinogen.

Also known as 2,3-Epoxypropan-1-ol, Glycidol, R-2,3-Epoxy-1-propanol
INCI name Glycidol
CAS number 556-52-5
EC number 209-128-3
CosIng ID 29056
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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