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Is Zea Mays Oil vegan?

Zea Mays Oil

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Zea Mays Oil is the refined fixed oil obtained from wet milling of corn (Zea mays L.), consisting primarily of glycerides of linoleic, oleic, palmitic, and stearic acids. It is used as an emollient in cosmetics and as a food oil.

Also known as Corn Oil, Zea Mays (Corn) Oil
INCI name Zea Mays Oil
EC number 232-281-2
CosIng ID 80735
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.

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