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Is C9-11 Alcohols vegetarian?

C9-11 Alcohols

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C9-11 Alcohols are a mixture of fatty alcohols with chain lengths of 9 to 11 carbon atoms, derived from natural fats/oils or petrochemical sources, used as emollients and emulsifiers in cosmetics.

INCI name C9-11 Alcohols
CAS number 66455-17-2
EC number 266-367-6
CosIng ID 74869
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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