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Is Cetrimonium Saccharinate vegetarian?

Cetrimonium Saccharinate

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Cetrimonium Saccharinate is the saccharin salt of cetrimonium, a quaternary ammonium compound derived from cetyl (hexadecyl) groups, used in cosmetic formulations for its conditioning or preservative-supporting properties.

Also known as Hexadecyltrimethylammonium, salt with 1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one 1,1-dioxide (1:1)
INCI name Cetrimonium Saccharinate
CAS number 2478-29-7
EC number 219-608-4
CosIng ID 32592
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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