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Is C20-40 Alcohols vegan?

C20-40 Alcohols

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C20-40 Alcohols are a mixture of long-chain fatty alcohols with 20 to 40 carbon atoms, used as emollients, thickeners, and viscosity-controlling agents in cosmetic formulations. They can be derived from natural fats/oils or synthesized.

Also known as Alcohols, C20-40
INCI name C20-40 Alcohols
CosIng ID 74688
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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