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Is Sodium Laureth-8 Sulfate vegetarian?

Sodium Laureth-8 Sulfate

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Sodium Laureth-8 Sulfate is the sodium salt of ethoxylated lauryl alcohol sulfate with an average of 8 moles of ethylene oxide, used as an anionic surfactant and foaming agent in cleansing products.

Also known as Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate (8 EO)
INCI name Sodium Laureth-8 Sulfate
CAS number 15826-16-1
CosIng ID 79675
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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