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Is Cetyl Glycol vegetarian?

Cetyl Glycol

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Cetyl Glycol, also known as 1,2-Hexadecanediol, is a fatty diol typically derived synthetically from fatty alcohols, used in cosmetics as an emollient and emulsion stabilizer.

Also known as 1,2-Hexadecanediol
INCI name Cetyl Glycol
CAS number 9004-95-9
EC number 230-030-1
CosIng ID 74957
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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