Is Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate vegetarian?
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate is an emulsifier produced by reacting lactic acid with stearic acid and neutralizing with sodium hydroxide or calcium hydroxide. The stearic acid may be derived from animal (tallow) or vegetable sources, making the overall origin dual.
| Also known as | Calcium bis(2-(1-carboxylatoethoxy)-1-methyl-2-oxoethyl) distearate, Calcium stearoyl lactylate, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Sodium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate, Sodium Stearyl-2-Lactylate, SSL |
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| INCI name | Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate |
| E number | E481 |
| INS number | 481 |
| CAS number | 25383-99-7 |
| EC number | 246-929-7 |
| CosIng ID | 74921 |
| Last reviewed | 16 April 2026 |
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