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Is MEA-Laureth Sulfate vegetarian?

MEA-Laureth Sulfate

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MEA-Laureth Sulfate is the monoethanolamine salt of sulfated, ethoxylated lauryl alcohol, used as a foaming anionic surfactant in shampoos and cleansing products.

INCI name MEA-Laureth Sulfate
CAS number 68184-04-3
CosIng ID 35186
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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