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Is Carnauba Acid Wax Glycol Esters vegan?

Carnauba Acid Wax Glycol Esters

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Carnauba Acid Wax Glycol Esters are a mixture of mono- and diesters formed from the reaction of carnauba wax acids, derived from the leaves of the carnauba palm, with glycol.

Also known as Fatty Acids, Carnauba-Wax, Ethylene Esters
INCI name Carnauba Acid Wax Glycol Esters
CosIng ID 97482
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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