Is Ammonium Laureth-12 Sulfate vegan?

Ammonium Laureth-12 Sulfate

Vegan

Ammonium Laureth-12 Sulfate is the ammonium salt of the sulfate ester of laureth-12, an ethoxylated lauryl alcohol typically derived from coconut or palm kernel oil, used as a foaming surfactant in shampoos and body washes.

INCI name Ammonium Laureth-12 Sulfate
CAS number 2235-54-3
CosIng ID 31875
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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