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Is Hydroxypropyl Bisisostearamide MEA vegetarian?

Hydroxypropyl Bisisostearamide MEA

Hydroxypropyl Bisisostearamide MEA is a synthetic amide compound derived from isostearic acid, used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning and emulsifying agent; the fatty acid source may be of plant or animal origin.

Also known as 1,3-Propanediamino, 2-hydroxy-, N,N'-bis(1-oxoisooctadecyl)-N,N'-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-
INCI name Hydroxypropyl Bisisostearamide MEA
CosIng ID 56823
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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