Is Egg Oil vegan?
Egg Oil
Egg Oil is an oil obtained by extraction from the yolks of fresh chicken eggs, consisting mainly of triglycerides with traces of lecithin, cholesterol, and carotenoids. It is free of egg proteins and is used in hair and skin care.
| Also known as | Egg Yolk Fatty Oil, Egg Yolk Fatty Oil,Egg Yolk Oil,Ovum (EU),Ovum Oil (EU), Egg Yolk Oil, Ovum |
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| INCI name | Egg Oil |
| CAS number | 8001-17-0 |
| EC number | 232-271-8 |
| CosIng ID | 92397 |
| 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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