Is Sodium Stearyl Sulfate vegan?
Sodium Stearyl Sulfate
Vegan
Unconfirmed
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Sodium Stearyl Sulfate is the sodium salt of stearyl sulfate, derived from stearyl alcohol, used as a surfactant and emulsifier; the stearyl alcohol source may be plant or animal derived.
| Also known as | Sodium octadecyl sulphate |
|---|---|
| INCI name | Sodium Stearyl Sulfate |
| CAS number | 1120-04-3 |
| EC number | 214-295-0 |
| CosIng ID | 38085 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.
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