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Is Sodium Lignosulfonate vegan?

Sodium Lignosulfonate

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Sodium Lignosulfonate is the sodium salt of polysulfonated lignin, a dark brown polymeric material derived from wood pulp, used as a dispersant, binder, and preservative.

Also known as Polignate Sodium
INCI name Sodium Lignosulfonate
CAS number 8061-51-6
CosIng ID 37949
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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