Is Aluminum Tristearate vegan?

Aluminum Tristearate

Unconfirmed

Aluminum Tristearate is the aluminum salt of stearic acid, used in cosmetics as a thickening, opacifying and anti-caking agent. Stearic acid used in its production may derive from either plant or animal fat sources.

Also known as Aluminium Tristearate
INCI name Aluminum Tristearate
CAS number 637-12-7
EC number 211-279-5
CosIng ID 74237
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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