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Is Magnesium Lauryl Sulfate vegetarian?

Magnesium Lauryl Sulfate

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Magnesium Lauryl Sulfate is the magnesium salt of lauryl sulfate, a synthetic or coconut/palm kernel oil-derived anionic surfactant used as a foaming and cleansing agent.

Also known as Magnesium dodecylsulphate
INCI name Magnesium Lauryl Sulfate
CAS number 15826-16-1
EC number 221-450-6
CosIng ID 35104
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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