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Is Cocamide vegetarian?

Cocamide

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Cocamide refers to a mixture of fatty acid amides derived from coconut oil fatty acids, used in cosmetics as a foam booster, thickener and emulsifying agent.

Also known as Amides, Coco, Coco Amides
INCI name Cocamide
CAS number 68603-42-9
EC number 263-039-4
CosIng ID 32917
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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