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Is C12-15 Alcohols vegetarian?

C12-15 Alcohols

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C12-15 Alcohols is a mixture of synthetic or plant-derived fatty alcohols with carbon chain lengths from 12 to 15, used as an emollient and emulsifier in cosmetics.

Also known as C12-15 Fatty Alcohols
INCI name C12-15 Alcohols
CAS number 68131-39-5
EC number 264-118-6
CosIng ID 31789
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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