Is Locust Bean Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride vegetarian?
Locust Bean Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Locust Bean Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is a cationic derivative of locust bean gum, a polysaccharide extracted from the seeds of the carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua), used as a conditioning and thickening agent in hair care products.
| Also known as | 1-Propanaminium, 2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, 3-locust bean gum derivs., chloride |
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| INCI name | Locust Bean Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride |
| CosIng ID | 57381 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
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