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Is Ceteth-2 vegan?

Ceteth-2

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Ceteth-2 is a synthetic ether formed by the ethoxylation of cetyl alcohol with an average of 2 moles of ethylene oxide, used as an emulsifier and surfactant in cosmetics.

INCI name Ceteth-2
CAS number 9004-95-9
EC number 500-014-1
CosIng ID 32567
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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