Is 2-Hydroxybutyl Docosanoate vegan?

Butylene Glycol Behenate is also known as 2-Hydroxybutyl Docosanoate.

Butylene Glycol Behenate is an ester of butylene glycol and behenic acid, used as an emollient and thickening agent in cosmetics. Behenic acid may be derived from plant sources (e.g. rapeseed) or animal fats.

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