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Is Sodium Ethylhexyl Sulfate vegan?

Sodium Ethylhexyl Sulfate

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Sodium Ethylhexyl Sulfate is the sodium salt of the sulfate ester of 2-ethylhexanol, used as a surfactant and cleansing agent in cosmetics.

Also known as Sodium Etasulfate
INCI name Sodium Ethylhexyl Sulfate
CAS number 577-11-7
EC number 204-812-8
CosIng ID 37867
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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