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Is Protamine Sulfate vegan?

Protamine Sulfate

Protamine Sulfate is the sulfate salt of protamine, a small arginine-rich protein extracted from fish sperm (typically salmon), used medically to reverse the effects of heparin.

Also known as Protamini sulfas, Sulfuric acid, protamine salt
INCI name Protamine Sulfate
CAS number 9009-65-8
CosIng ID 58491
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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