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Is DEA-Cetyl Phosphate vegetarian?

DEA-Cetyl Phosphate

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DEA-Cetyl Phosphate is a compound formed from cetyl phosphate and diethanolamine, used as an emulsifier and emulsion stabilizer in cosmetics.

Also known as 1-Hexadecanol, phosphate, compd. with 2,2'-iminobis[ethanol] (1:1)
INCI name DEA-Cetyl Phosphate
EC number 273-968-7
CosIng ID 33135
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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