Is Sodium C12-13 Alkyl Sulfate vegan?

Sodium C12-13 Alkyl Sulfate is the sodium salt of sulfated esters of C12-13 fatty alcohols, used as an anionic surfactant and cleansing agent in personal care products. The alkyl chains can be derived from plant sources like coconut/palm oil or from synthetic petrochemical processes.

An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.

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