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Is Glyceryl Erucate vegetarian?

Glyceryl Erucate

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Glyceryl Erucate is the monoester of glycerol and erucic acid, a fatty acid typically obtained from rapeseed or mustard seed oil. It is used as an emollient and emulsifier in cosmetics.

INCI name Glyceryl Erucate
CAS number 28063-42-5
EC number 248-812-6
CosIng ID 34068
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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