Is C12-16 Alcohols vegan?

C12-16 Alcohols

Unconfirmed

C12-16 Alcohols are a mixture of fatty alcohols with carbon chain lengths from 12 to 16, used as emulsifiers and emollients; they may be derived from plant sources (e.g. coconut or palm) or synthetically produced.

Also known as Alcohols, C12-16
INCI name C12-16 Alcohols
CAS number 68855-56-1
EC number 272-490-6
CosIng ID 32231
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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