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Is Hydroxybutyl Methacrylate vegan?

Hydroxybutyl Methacrylate

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Hydroxybutyl Methacrylate is a synthetic organic ester of methacrylic acid and butanediol, used as a monomer in polymer chemistry and cosmetic formulations.

Also known as 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 2-hydroxybutyl ester
INCI name Hydroxybutyl Methacrylate
CAS number 13159-51-8
CosIng ID 91944
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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