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Is Ethyl Macadamiate vegetarian?

Ethyl Macadamiate

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Ethyl Macadamiate is the ethyl ester of fatty acids derived from macadamia nut (Macadamia ternifolia) seed oil, used as an emollient in cosmetic formulations.

Also known as Fatty Acid, Macadamia Nut Oil, Et Esters
INCI name Ethyl Macadamiate
CAS number 214495-31-5
CosIng ID 56061
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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