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Is Isostearyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline vegetarian?

Isostearyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline

An imidazoline derivative of isostearic acid, used as an emulsifier and conditioning agent in cosmetics; isostearic acid may be derived from plant or animal fat sources.

Also known as 4,5-Dihydro-2-isoheptadecyl-1H-imidazole-1-ethanol
INCI name Isostearyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline
CAS number 68966-38-1
EC number 273-429-6
CosIng ID 34763
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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