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Is Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate vegetarian?

Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate

Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate is the sodium salt of the condensation product of palmitic acid and sarcosine, used as a mild surfactant; palmitic acid may be derived from plant or animal fats.

Also known as Sodium N-methyl-N-(1-oxohexadecyl)aminoacetate
INCI name Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate
CAS number 4028-10-8
EC number 223-705-7
CosIng ID 59467
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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