Is Potassium Cholesteryl Sulfate vegan?
Potassium Cholesteryl Sulfate
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Potassium Cholesteryl Sulfate is the potassium salt of the sulfuric acid ester of cholesterol, a sterol typically derived from animal tissues such as wool grease (lanolin) or other animal sources.
| Also known as | Cholest-5-en-3-ol (3-beta)- Hydrogen Sulfate Potassium Salt, Cholest-5-en-3-ol, (3\b)-, Hydrogen Sulfate, Potassium Salt |
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| INCI name | Potassium Cholesteryl Sulfate |
| CosIng ID | 99144 |
| Last reviewed | 4 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.
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