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Is Beheneth-15 vegetarian?

Beheneth-15

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Beheneth-15 is the polyethylene glycol ether of behenyl alcohol (docosanol), with 15 moles ethylene oxide average, used as an emollient and emulsifier.

INCI name Beheneth-15
CAS number 26636-40-8
CosIng ID 54834
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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