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Is Cetearalkonium Bromide vegetarian?

Cetearalkonium Bromide

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Cetearalkonium Bromide is a synthetic quaternary ammonium compound with a C16-18 alkyl chain, used in cosmetics as an antistatic and conditioning agent.

INCI name Cetearalkonium Bromide
CosIng ID 32510
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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