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Is Stearyl Acetate vegetarian?

Stearyl Acetate

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Stearyl Acetate is the ester of stearyl alcohol and acetic acid, used as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent in cosmetics.

Also known as Octadecyl Acetate
INCI name Stearyl Acetate
CAS number 822-23-1
EC number 212-493-1
CosIng ID 38317
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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