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Is Sodium Isostearoyl Lactylate vegan?

Sodium Isostearoyl Lactylate

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Sodium Isostearoyl Lactylate is a lactylate ester derived from isostearic acid and lactic acid, used as an emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent, typically manufactured from biorenewable feedstocks.

Also known as Sodium 2-(1-carboxylatoethoxy)-1-methyl-2-oxoethyl isooctadecanoate
INCI name Sodium Isostearoyl Lactylate
CAS number 66988-04-3
EC number 266-533-8
CosIng ID 79576
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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