Is Distearyldimonium Chloride vegetarian?

Distearyldimonium Chloride (dimethyldioctadecylammonium chloride) is a quaternary ammonium salt with two stearyl chains, used as an antistatic and conditioning agent in cosmetics and previously in fabric softeners. The stearyl groups may be derived from plant or animal fat sources.

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

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