Is Dipentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate/Polyhydroxystearate vegan?
Dipentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate/Polyhydroxystearate
Dipentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate/Polyhydroxystearate is a synthetic ester of dipentaerythritol with behenic acid and 12-hydroxystearic acid homopolymer, used as an emollient; behenic and hydroxystearic acid can derive from plant or animal fat sources.
| Also known as | 2,2'-(Oxybismethylene)bis[2-hydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol], tetraester with 12-hydroxyoctadecanoic acid homopolymer and docosanoic acid |
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| INCI name | Dipentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate/Polyhydroxystearate |
| CosIng ID | 55961 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.
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