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Is Sodium Ricinoleate vegan?

Sodium Ricinoleate

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Sodium Ricinoleate is the sodium salt of ricinoleic acid, the principal fatty acid of castor oil, used as a surfactant and emulsifier with lather-enhancing and bactericidal properties.

Also known as Sodium (R)-12-hydroxyoleate
INCI name Sodium Ricinoleate
CAS number 5323-95-5
EC number 226-191-2
CosIng ID 38048
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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