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Is Dimethyl Palmitamine vegetarian?

Dimethyl Palmitamine

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Dimethyl Palmitamine, also known as hexadecyldimethylamine, is a fatty tertiary amine derived from palmitic acid, used in cosmetics as a surfactant, emulsifier, and antistatic agent.

Also known as Hexadecyldimethylamine
INCI name Dimethyl Palmitamine
CAS number 112-69-6
EC number 203-997-2
CosIng ID 33486
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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