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Is Laureth-6 Carboxylic Acid vegetarian?

Laureth-6 Carboxylic Acid

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Laureth-6 Carboxylic Acid is an ethoxylated carboxylic acid derived from lauryl alcohol with an average of 5-6 moles of ethylene oxide, used as a mild surfactant in shampoos and cleansers.

INCI name Laureth-6 Carboxylic Acid
CAS number 27306-90-7
CosIng ID 76960
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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