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Is Dipalmitoylethyl Dimonium Chloride vegan?

Dipalmitoylethyl Dimonium Chloride

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Dipalmitoylethyl Dimonium Chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound derived from palmitic acid esters, used in cosmetics as a conditioning agent and emulsifier.

Also known as Dimethylbis[2-[(1-oxohexadecyl)oxy]ethyl]ammonium chloride
INCI name Dipalmitoylethyl Dimonium Chloride
CAS number 97158-31-1
EC number 306-361-3
CosIng ID 33536
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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