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Is Cottonseed Oil vegetarian?

Cottonseed Oil

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A fixed vegetable oil obtained by pressing the seeds of cultivated cotton plants (Gossypium hirsutum and related species). It is used in cosmetics as an emollient and in food as a cooking oil and shortening.

Also known as Cotton oil, GOSSYPIUM HERBACEUM (COTTON) SEED OIL, Gossypium herbaceum seed oil, Gossypium Hirsutum Seed Oil, Gossypium seed oil
INCI name Cottonseed Oil
CAS number 8001-29-4
EC number 232-280-7
CosIng ID 56477
Last reviewed 16 April 2026

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