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Is Dextran Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride vegetarian?

Dextran Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

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Dextran Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is a cationic derivative of dextran, a polysaccharide produced by bacterial fermentation, used as a conditioning agent in cosmetics.

Also known as Dextran, 2-hydroxy-3-(trimethylammonio)propyl ether, chloride
INCI name Dextran Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
CosIng ID 33197
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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