Is Polyglyceryl-2 Tetrabehenate vegan?
Polyglyceryl-2 Tetrabehenate
Vegan
Unconfirmed
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Polyglyceryl-2 Tetrabehenate is the tetraester of behenic acid and diglycerin, used as an emollient and emulsifier in cosmetics. Behenic acid can be sourced from plant oils or, less commonly, animal fats.
| Also known as | 1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, docosanoate, Diglyceryl Tetrabehenate, Diglyceryl Tetrabehenate,1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, docosanoate |
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| INCI name | Polyglyceryl-2 Tetrabehenate |
| CAS number | 64366-79-6 |
| EC number | 613-583-7 |
| CosIng ID | 97315 |
| 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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