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Is Cetyl Laurate vegan?

Cetyl Laurate

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Cetyl Laurate is an ester of cetyl alcohol and lauric acid, typically produced from coconut or palm kernel oil derivatives, used as an emollient in cosmetic formulations.

Also known as Hexadecyl Dodecanoate
INCI name Cetyl Laurate
CAS number 20834-06-4
EC number 244-071-8
CosIng ID 74962
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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