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Is Palm Kernel Wax vegan?

Palm Kernel Wax

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Palm Kernel Wax is the wax fraction derived from Elaeis guineensis (palm) kernel oil, a plant-derived wax used as a thickening and texturizing agent in cosmetics.

INCI name Palm Kernel Wax
CAS number 8015-86-9
CosIng ID 92500
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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