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Is Linoleamide DEA vegetarian?

Linoleamide DEA

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Linoleamide DEA is the diethanolamide of linoleic acid, typically synthesized from plant-derived linoleic acid, used as a foam booster and thickener in cosmetics.

Also known as (9Z,12Z)-N,N-bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)octadeca-9,12-dien-1-amide
INCI name Linoleamide DEA
CAS number 56863-02-6
EC number 260-410-2
CosIng ID 35019
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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