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Is Sodium Ricinoleoamphoacetate vegetarian?

Sodium Ricinoleoamphoacetate

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Sodium Ricinoleoamphoacetate is the sodium salt of an amphoteric surfactant derived from ricinoleic acid, obtained from castor oil, used as a mild cleansing and conditioning agent in cosmetics.

Also known as 9-Octadecenamide, 12-hydroxy-N-[2-[N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-(carboxymethyl)amino]ethyl]-, sodium salt
INCI name Sodium Ricinoleoamphoacetate
CosIng ID 80012
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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