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Is Undecylenamide MEA vegetarian?

Undecylenamide MEA

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Undecylenamide MEA is the ethanolamide of undecylenic acid, a fatty acid typically derived from castor oil, used in cosmetics as a surfactant and foam booster.

Also known as N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)undec-10-enamide
INCI name Undecylenamide MEA
CAS number 20545-92-0
EC number 243-870-9
CosIng ID 80497
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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