Is Lauryl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline vegan?
Lauryl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline
Lauryl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline is a synthetic imidazoline derivative used as an antistatic and conditioning agent in cosmetics, typically derived from lauric acid and aminoethylethanolamine. It functions primarily in hair care and skin care formulations.
| Also known as | 1H-Imidazole-1-Ethanol, 4,5-Dihydro-2-Undecyl- |
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| INCI name | Lauryl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline |
| CAS number | 136-99-2 |
| EC number | 205-271-0 |
| CosIng ID | 77069 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.
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