Is Sodium Myristyl Sulfate vegan?
Sodium Myristyl Sulfate
Sodium Myristyl Sulfate is the sodium salt of the sulfate ester of myristyl (tetradecyl) alcohol, used as an anionic surfactant and foaming agent in personal care products. The fatty alcohol may be derived from plant, animal, or synthetic sources.
| Also known as | Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate, Sodium tetradecyl sulphate |
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| INCI name | Sodium Myristyl Sulfate |
| CAS number | 25446-80-4 |
| EC number | 214-737-2 |
| CosIng ID | 37979 |
| Last reviewed | 4 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.
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