Is Linoleamide MEA vegan?
Linoleamide MEA
A fatty acid amide formed from linoleic acid and monoethanolamine, used in cosmetics as a foam booster and thickener. Linoleic acid is commonly sourced from vegetable oils, though animal-derived sources are also technically possible.
| Also known as | (9Z,12Z)-N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)octadeca-9,12-dien-1-amide |
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| INCI name | Linoleamide MEA |
| CAS number | 68171-52-8 |
| EC number | 269-029-6 |
| CosIng ID | 35020 |
| Last reviewed | 4 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.
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