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Is Butylene Glycol Stearate vegan?

Butylene Glycol Stearate

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Butylene Glycol Stearate is the ester of butylene glycol and stearic acid, used as an emollient and emulsifier in cosmetic formulations; stearic acid can be plant or animal derived, but commercial cosmetic-grade material is typically synthetic or plant-based.

Also known as 2-Hydroxybutyl octadecanoate
INCI name Butylene Glycol Stearate
CosIng ID 55017
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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