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Is TEA-Sorbate vegetarian?

TEA-Sorbate

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TEA-Sorbate is the triethanolamine salt of sorbic acid (2,4-hexadienoic acid), used as a preservative in cosmetic formulations.

Also known as Triethanolamine Sorbate
INCI name TEA-Sorbate
CosIng ID 38533
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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