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Is MEA-Sulfite vegetarian?

MEA-Sulfite

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MEA-Sulfite is the salt formed from monoethanolamine and sulfurous acid, used in cosmetics primarily as a reducing agent and antioxidant, such as in permanent wave products.

Also known as 2-Hydroxyethylammonium Hydrogen Sulphite
INCI name MEA-Sulfite
CAS number 13427-63-9
EC number 236-546-3
CosIng ID 57763
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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