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Is Sodium Dextran Sulfate vegetarian?

Sodium Dextran Sulfate

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Sodium Dextran Sulfate is the sodium salt of the sulfuric acid ester of dextran, a polysaccharide produced by bacterial fermentation, used in research and cosmetic formulations.

Also known as Dextran Sulfate Sodium, DSS
INCI name Sodium Dextran Sulfate
CAS number 9011-18-1
CosIng ID 79464
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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