Is Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Silk vegan?
Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Silk
Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Silk is the sodium salt formed from the condensation of coconut fatty acid chloride and hydrolyzed silk protein. Because it is derived from silk, which requires killing the silkworm during typical harvesting, it is not considered vegetarian or vegan.
| Also known as | Sodium salt of the condensation product of coconut acid chloride and hydrolyzed silk |
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| INCI name | Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Silk |
| CosIng ID | 58961 |
| Last reviewed | 4 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.
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