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Is Babassuamide MEA vegetarian?

Babassuamide MEA

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Babassuamide MEA is the monoethanolamide of babassu oil fatty acids, derived from the seeds of the babassu palm, used in cosmetics as a surfactant and foam booster.

Also known as Babassuoyl Monoethanolamine
INCI name Babassuamide MEA
CosIng ID 54786
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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