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Is Myreth-3 Palmitate vegetarian?

Myreth-3 Palmitate

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Myreth-3 Palmitate is an ester of palmitic acid and a polyethylene glycol ether of myristyl alcohol, used as an emollient in cosmetics.

Also known as 2-[2-[2-(Tetradecyloxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethyl Palmitate
INCI name Myreth-3 Palmitate
CAS number 84605-14-1
EC number 283-391-2
CosIng ID 40840
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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