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Is Sodium C16 Olefin Sulfonate vegetarian?

Sodium C16 Olefin Sulfonate

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Sodium C16 Olefin Sulfonate is an anionic surfactant prepared by the sulfonation of C16 olefins, consisting chiefly of sodium alkene sulfonates and sodium hydroxyalkane sulfonates, used as a detergent and cleansing agent.

Also known as Sodium C16 Alpha-Olefin Sulfonate
INCI name Sodium C16 Olefin Sulfonate
CAS number 93686-15-8
EC number 297-664-9
CosIng ID 98608
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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