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Is Sodium Linoleate vegetarian?

Sodium Linoleate

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Sodium Linoleate is the sodium salt of linoleic acid, a polyunsaturated fatty acid commonly derived from plant oils, used as a surfactant and emulsifier in cosmetics.

Also known as Sodium (9Z,12Z)-octadeca-9,12-dienoate
INCI name Sodium Linoleate
CAS number 822-17-3
EC number 212-491-0
CosIng ID 79699
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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