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Is Sodium Decyl Sulfate vegan?

Sodium Decyl Sulfate

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Sodium Decyl Sulfate is the sodium salt of the sulfate ester of decyl alcohol, used as an anionic surfactant and foaming agent in cosmetic and cleansing products.

INCI name Sodium Decyl Sulfate
CAS number 142-87-0
EC number 205-568-5
CosIng ID 79394
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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