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Is Sodium Undecylenoamphoacetate vegetarian?

Sodium Undecylenoamphoacetate

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Sodium Undecylenoamphoacetate is a synthetic amphoteric surfactant derived from undecylenic acid (commonly obtained from castor oil), used as a mild cleansing agent in cosmetics.

Also known as 10-Undecenamide, N-[2-[(2-hydroxyethyl)(carboxymethyl)amino]ethyl]-, sodium salt
INCI name Sodium Undecylenoamphoacetate
CosIng ID 80233
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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