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Is Cocoyl Sarcosine vegan?

Cocoyl Sarcosine

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Cocoyl Sarcosine is a fatty acid amide derived from coconut fatty acids and sarcosine (N-methylglycine), used as a surfactant and conditioning agent in cosmetics.

Also known as Glycine N-Methyl- N-Coco Acyl Derivs.
INCI name Cocoyl Sarcosine
CAS number 68411-97-2
EC number 270-156-4
CosIng ID 75459
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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