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Is Methanediol vegan?

Methanediol

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Methanediol, also known as methylene glycol, is the hydrated form of formaldehyde that exists in aqueous formaldehyde solutions; formaldehyde itself is a synthetic gas widely used in resins, disinfectants and tissue preservation.

Also known as Formaldehyde hydrate, Methylene Glycol
INCI name Methanediol
CAS number 463-57-0
EC number 207-339-5
CosIng ID 97760
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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