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Is Sodium Caproamphoacetate vegetarian?

Sodium Caproamphoacetate

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Sodium Caproamphoacetate is a synthetic amphoteric surfactant derived from imidazoline chemistry using caprylic/capric fatty acids, used in cosmetics as a mild cleansing agent.

Also known as Sodium 1-(carboxymethyl)-4,5-dihydro-1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-nonyl-1H-imidazolium hydroxide
INCI name Sodium Caproamphoacetate
CAS number 14350-94-8
EC number 238-303-7
CosIng ID 79254
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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