Is Hexadecyl octadecanoate vegan?

Cetyl Stearate is also known as Hexadecyl octadecanoate.

Cetyl Stearate is the ester of cetyl alcohol and stearic acid, used in cosmetics as an emollient and thickening agent; both components can be derived from plant or synthetic sources.

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