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Is Stearyl Citrate vegan?

Stearyl Citrate

Stearyl Citrate is the ester of citric acid and stearyl alcohol, used as an emollient and antioxidant/chelating agent in cosmetics and food.

Also known as 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, octadecyl ester, Octadecyl Citrate
INCI name Stearyl Citrate
E number E484
INS number 484
CAS number 1337-33-3
EC number 215-654-4
CosIng ID 38325
Last reviewed 11 July 2026

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