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Is Laureth-16 vegan?

Laureth-16

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Laureth-16 is a nonionic surfactant produced by ethoxylating lauryl alcohol, a fatty alcohol typically derived from coconut or palm kernel oil, with an average of 16 moles of ethylene oxide.

Also known as Polyoxyethylene lauryl ether
INCI name Laureth-16
CAS number 9002-92-0
CosIng ID 76940
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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