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Is Hydrogenated Tallowtrimonium Chloride vegan?

Hydrogenated Tallowtrimonium Chloride

Hydrogenated Tallowtrimonium Chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound derived from hydrogenated tallow (rendered animal fat), used as a conditioning, antistatic, and emulsifying agent in hair and skin care products.

Also known as Quaternary Ammonium Compounds, (Hydrogenated Tallow Alkyl)Trimethyl, Chlorides
INCI name Hydrogenated Tallowtrimonium Chloride
CAS number 61788-78-1
EC number 263-005-9
CosIng ID 34409
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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