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Is Oleamide MEA vegan?

Oleamide MEA

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Oleamide MEA is the monoethanolamide of oleic acid, typically synthesized from plant-derived or synthetic oleic acid and ethanolamine, used as a surfactant and thickener in cosmetics.

Also known as N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-(Z)-9-octadecenamide
INCI name Oleamide MEA
CAS number 111-58-0
EC number 203-884-8
CosIng ID 77890
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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