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Is Sodium Hydroxymethane Sulfonate vegetarian?

Sodium Hydroxymethane Sulfonate

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Sodium Hydroxymethane Sulfonate is a synthetic organosulfur compound used as a preservative in cosmetic and industrial applications.

Also known as Sodium hydroxymethanesulphonate
INCI name Sodium Hydroxymethane Sulfonate
CAS number 870-72-4
EC number 212-800-9
CosIng ID 37891
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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