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Is Sodium Caproamphopropionate vegan?

Sodium Caproamphopropionate

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Sodium Caproamphopropionate is a synthetic amphoteric surfactant derived from caproic acid, used in mild cleansing formulations.

Also known as Decanamide, N-[2-[N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-(2-carboxyethyl)amino]ethyl]-, monosodium salt
INCI name Sodium Caproamphopropionate
CosIng ID 79256
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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