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Is Sodium Undecylenate vegetarian?

Sodium Undecylenate

Sodium Undecylenate is the sodium salt of undecylenic acid, a fatty acid derived from castor oil, used in cosmetics for its antifungal and antimicrobial properties. It is plant-derived.

Also known as Sodium Undec-10-enoate
INCI name Sodium Undecylenate
EC number 222-264-8
CosIng ID 38116
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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