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Is Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate vegan?

Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate

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Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate is a synthetic anionic surfactant derived from lauric acid, used as a mild cleansing agent in personal care products.

Also known as Sodium 1-methyl 2-sulphonatododecanoate
INCI name Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate
CAS number 4016-21-1
EC number 223-673-4
CosIng ID 37960
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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