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Is Behenamide MEA vegan?

Behenamide MEA

Behenamide MEA is a monoethanolamide condensation product of behenic acid, used as a thickener and opacifying agent in cosmetics. Behenic acid can be derived from plant or animal fat sources.

Also known as N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)docosanamide
INCI name Behenamide MEA
CAS number 94109-05-4
EC number 302-442-2
CosIng ID 74571
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.

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