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Is Cetyl Stearate vegan?

Cetyl Stearate

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Cetyl Stearate is the ester of cetyl alcohol and stearic acid, used in cosmetics as an emollient and thickening agent; both components can be derived from plant or synthetic sources.

Also known as Hexadecyl octadecanoate
INCI name Cetyl Stearate
CAS number 1190-63-2
EC number 214-724-1
CosIng ID 32620
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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