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Is Diethylaminoethyl Cellulose vegetarian?

Diethylaminoethyl Cellulose

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Diethylaminoethyl Cellulose is a cationic derivative of cellulose produced by reacting cellulose with 2-(diethylamino)ethanol; it is used in cosmetics as a film-forming and conditioning agent, and in laboratories as an ion-exchange resin.

Also known as DEAE-Cellulose
INCI name Diethylaminoethyl Cellulose
CosIng ID 94539
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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