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Is Hydrogenated Palm Acid vegan?

Hydrogenated Palm Acid

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Hydrogenated Palm Acid consists of the fatty acids derived from palm oil that have been hydrogenated to increase saturation, used in cosmetics as an emulsifier and thickening agent.

Also known as Fatty acids, palm-oil, hydrogenated
INCI name Hydrogenated Palm Acid
CAS number 84238-17-5
EC number 282-486-6
CosIng ID 34368
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.

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