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Is Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Corn Starch vegetarian?

Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Corn Starch

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Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Corn Starch is a cationic derivative of hydrolyzed corn (Zea mays) starch, used as a conditioning agent and film-former in cosmetics.

Also known as Starch, maize (Zea mays), hydrolyzed, (3-trimethylammonio-2-hydroxypropyl)-, chlorides
INCI name Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
CosIng ID 56840
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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