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Is Methoxyethanol vegan?

Methoxyethanol

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Methoxyethanol, also known as methyl cellosolve, is a synthetic glycol ether used as a solvent, notable for its miscibility with water and other solvents.

Also known as Ethanol, 2-Methoxy-, Ethylene glycol methyl ether, Ethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether, Ethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Ethanol, 2-Methoxy- Ethylene glycol methyl ether Ethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether
INCI name Methoxyethanol
CAS number 32718-54-0
EC number 203-713-7
CosIng ID 96276
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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