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Is Sodium Caprylyl Sulfonate vegetarian?

Sodium Caprylyl Sulfonate

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Sodium Caprylyl Sulfonate is a synthetic anionic surfactant, the sodium salt of octane-1-sulfonic acid, used as a cleansing and foaming agent in cosmetic products.

Also known as Sodium Octane-1-Sulphonate Monohydrate
INCI name Sodium Caprylyl Sulfonate
CAS number 5324-84-5
EC number 226-195-4
CosIng ID 79263
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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