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Is Aluminum Isostearate vegan?

Aluminum Isostearate

Vegan

Aluminum Isostearate is the aluminum salt of isostearic acid, a branched-chain fatty acid typically derived synthetically or from plant-based oleic acid. It is used as a thickening and gelling agent in cosmetics.

Also known as Isostearic acid, aluminum salt
INCI name Aluminum Isostearate
CAS number 72277-75-9
CosIng ID 74216
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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