Is N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)octadecanamide vegan?

Stearamide MEA is also known as N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)octadecanamide.

Stearamide MEA is an amide formed from stearic acid and monoethanolamine, used as a thickener and emulsifier in cosmetics. Stearic acid can be derived from either plant sources or animal fat, so the origin is not always specified.

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