Is Chitosan Isostearamide Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride vegetarian?

Chitosan Isostearamide Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt formed by reacting chitosan with isostearic anhydride and quaternizing with 3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyltrimethylammonium chloride. Chitosan is derived from chitin, which is typically obtained from crustacean shells (shrimp, crab), making this ingredient generally not vegan but not requiring animal slaughter.

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

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