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Is PEG-2 Phenyl Ether vegetarian?

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)-
INCI name PEG-2 Phenyl Ether
CAS number 104-68-7
EC number 203-227-5
CosIng ID 93493
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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