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Is Butyloctyl Beeswax vegetarian?

Butyloctyl Beeswax

Vegetarian Vegetarian

Butyloctyl Beeswax is an ester formed from beeswax fatty acids and 2-butyloctanol. As it is derived from beeswax, a product of honeybees, it is not suitable for vegans but is generally considered vegetarian since bees are not killed in its production.

Also known as Fatty acids, beeswax, esters with 2-butyloctanol
INCI name Butyloctyl Beeswax
CosIng ID 74763
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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