Is PEG-2 Phenyl Ether vegan?
PEG-2 Phenyl Ether
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PEG-2 Phenyl Ether is a synthetic glycol ether formed from polyethylene glycol and phenol, used in cosmetics as a solvent and preservative-boosting agent.
| Also known as | Diethylene Glycol Monophenyl Ether, Diethylene Glycol Monophenyl Ether,Ethanol, 2-(2-phenoxyethoxy)-, Ethanol, 2-(2-phenoxyethoxy)- |
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| INCI name | PEG-2 Phenyl Ether |
| CAS number | 104-68-7 |
| EC number | 203-227-5 |
| CosIng ID | 93493 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.
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