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Is Sodium C12-14 Olefin Sulfonate vegan?

Sodium C12-14 Olefin Sulfonate

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Sodium C12-14 Olefin Sulfonate is a synthetic anionic surfactant derived from C12-14 alkene and alkane hydroxy sulfonic acids, used as a foaming and cleansing agent.

Also known as Sulfonic acids, C12-14-alkane hydroxy and C12-14-alkene, sodium salts
INCI name Sodium C12-14 Olefin Sulfonate
CAS number 85536-12-5
EC number 287-492-2
CosIng ID 37755
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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