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Is Palmamide MEA vegetarian?

Palmamide MEA

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Palmamide MEA is the monoethanolamide of palm oil fatty acids, used in cosmetics as a surfactant, foam booster and viscosity increasing agent.

Also known as Amides, palm-oil, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-
INCI name Palmamide MEA
CosIng ID 35793
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

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