Is Sodium Laureth-7 Sulfate vegan?

Sodium Laureth-7 Sulfate is a synthetic anionic surfactant, the sodium salt of the ethoxylated sulfate ester of lauryl alcohol with an average of 7 moles of ethylene oxide. It is widely used as a foaming and cleansing agent in shampoos and cleansers, derived from fatty alcohols that may originate from coconut or palm oil.

An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.

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