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Is Sodium C16-20 Alkyl Sulfate vegan?

Sodium C16-20 Alkyl Sulfate

Sodium C16-20 Alkyl Sulfate is the sodium salt of sulfated C16-20 fatty alcohols, used as a surfactant and cleansing agent in cosmetics. The fatty alcohols may be derived from plant, animal, or synthetic sources.

Also known as Sulfuric acid, mono-C16-20-alkyl esters, sodium salts
INCI name Sodium C16-20 Alkyl Sulfate
CAS number 91648-55-4
EC number 293-917-2
CosIng ID 37776
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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