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Is Isocetyl Isostearate vegan?

Isocetyl Isostearate

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Isocetyl Isostearate is a synthetic ester of isocetyl alcohol and isostearic acid, used as an emollient and skin conditioning agent in cosmetics.

Also known as Isohexadecyl isooctadecanoate
INCI name Isocetyl Isostearate
CAS number 52006-45-8
EC number 257-598-3
CosIng ID 34623
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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