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Is Glycidyl Trimethylammonium Chloride vegan?

Glycidyl Trimethylammonium Chloride

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Glycidyl trimethylammonium chloride is a synthetic quaternary ammonium compound used industrially as a cationizing agent, including in the modification of starches and cellulose.

Also known as 2,3-Epoxypropyltrimethylammonium chloride
INCI name Glycidyl Trimethylammonium Chloride
CAS number 3033-77-0
EC number 221-221-0
CosIng ID 97849
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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