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Is Dimethyl Behenamine vegetarian?

Dimethyl Behenamine

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Dimethyl Behenamine is a synthetic fatty amine derived from behenic acid, used in cosmetics as a conditioning agent and emulsifier. It can be produced from plant-derived (e.g. rapeseed) or synthetic fatty acid sources.

Also known as N,N-Dimethyldocosylamine
INCI name Dimethyl Behenamine
CAS number 21542-96-1
EC number 244-433-5
CosIng ID 33460
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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