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Is Sodium Lauroamphoacetate vegan?

Sodium Lauroamphoacetate

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Sodium Lauroamphoacetate is a mild, zwitterionic surfactant of the amphoacetate class, synthesised from coconut-derived fatty acids and glycine. It is used as a gentle cleansing agent, originally developed for infant shampoos and body washes, and now widely used in personal care products.

Also known as Glycine, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-[2-(1-oxododecylamino)ethyl]-, monosodium salt
INCI name Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
CAS number 156028-14-7
EC number 266-197-2
CosIng ID 79678
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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