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Is Tallowamide MEA vegetarian?

Tallowamide MEA

Tallowamide MEA is a fatty amide formed from tallow fatty acids reacted with monoethanolamine. Tallow is derived from rendered animal fat, typically from cattle or sheep slaughter, making this ingredient not vegetarian.

Also known as Amides, tallow, N-(hydroxyethyl)
INCI name Tallowamide MEA
CAS number 90640-29-2
EC number 292-546-3
CosIng ID 38458
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

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