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Is Potassium Macadamiate vegetarian?

Potassium Macadamiate

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Potassium Macadamiate is the potassium salt of Macadamia acid, derived from macadamia nut oil fatty acids, used as a surfactant/emulsifier in cosmetics.

INCI name Potassium Macadamiate
CosIng ID 98247
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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