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Is Arachidyl Alcohol vegan?

Arachidyl alcohol (icosan-1-ol) is a waxy, straight-chain fatty alcohol with 20 carbon atoms, used as an emollient and emulsifier in cosmetics. It is typically obtained via hydrogenation of arachidic acid or arachidonic acid, most commonly sourced from peanut oil. Despite its name, it is plant-derived in most commercial contexts.

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