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Is Disodium Itaconate vegan?

Disodium Itaconate

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Disodium Itaconate is the disodium salt of itaconic acid, a synthetic or fermentation-derived organic compound used in cosmetics as a chelating or buffering agent.

Also known as Butanedioic acid, 2-methylene-, sodium salt (1:2)
INCI name Disodium Itaconate
CAS number 5363-69-9
EC number 226-351-1
CosIng ID 96891
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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