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Is Hydroxyethyl Oleyl Dimonium Chloride vegetarian?

Hydroxyethyl Oleyl Dimonium Chloride

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A quaternary ammonium compound derived from oleyl alcohol (typically plant-sourced), used as a conditioning and antistatic agent in hair care products.

Also known as N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-N-(9-(Z)-octadecenyl)ammonium chloride
INCI name Hydroxyethyl Oleyl Dimonium Chloride
CosIng ID 56803
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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