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Is Ceteareth-28 vegetarian?

Ceteareth-28

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Ceteareth-28 is a nonionic emulsifier formed by ethoxylating a mixture of cetyl and stearyl fatty alcohols with an average of 28 moles of ethylene oxide. The fatty alcohols may be derived from plant, animal, or synthetic sources.

Also known as C16-18 Alcohols ethoxylated
INCI name Ceteareth-28
CAS number 68439-49-6
CosIng ID 75111
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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