Is Methoxyethanol vegan?
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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 |
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| INCI name | Methoxyethanol |
| CAS number | 32718-54-0 |
| EC number | 203-713-7 |
| CosIng ID | 96276 |
| Last reviewed | 4 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.
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