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Is Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate vegetarian?

Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate

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Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate is an ester of isocetyl alcohol and stearoyl stearic acid, used as an emollient in cosmetic formulations; it is typically synthesized from fatty alcohols and fatty acids of plant or synthetic origin.

Also known as Isohexadecyl 12-[(1-oxooctadecyl)oxy]octadecanoate
INCI name Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate
CAS number 97338-28-8
EC number 306-621-6
CosIng ID 34630
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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