Is (Carboxylatomethyl)docosyldimethylammonium vegan?

Behenyl Betaine is also known as (Carboxylatomethyl)docosyldimethylammonium.

Behenyl Betaine is a quaternary ammonium compound (a betaine) derived from behenyl (docosyl) groups, which can be sourced from plant oils or animal fats. It is used in cosmetics as a conditioning agent and surfactant.

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