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Is Hexamethonium Bromide vegan?

Hexamethonium Bromide

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Hexamethonium bromide is a synthetic quaternary ammonium compound historically used as a ganglionic blocking agent in medicine. It is produced entirely through chemical synthesis and is restricted from cosmetic use.

Also known as hexamethonium bromide, N,N'-Hexamethylenebis(trimethylammonium) salts
INCI name Hexamethonium Bromide
CAS number 55-97-0
EC number 200-249-7
CosIng ID 29674
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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