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Is Sodium Methyl Myristate Sulfonate vegetarian?

Sodium Methyl Myristate Sulfonate

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Sodium Methyl Myristate Sulfonate is the sodium salt of the sulfonated methyl ester of myristic acid, used as a surfactant and cleansing agent in cosmetic formulations.

Also known as Tetradecanoic acid, 2-sulfo-, 1-methyl ester, sodium salt (1:1)
INCI name Sodium Methyl Myristate Sulfonate
CAS number 4016-22-2
CosIng ID 90455
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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