Is PEG-3 Distearoylamidoethylmonium Methosulfate vegan?
PEG-3 Distearoylamidoethylmonium Methosulfate
This ingredient is a quaternary ammonium compound derived from ethoxylated stearic acid amide esters, used as a hair conditioning agent. Stearic acid can originate from plant or animal fats, so origin is unconfirmed.
| Also known as | Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-[2-[N-methyl-N,N-bis[2-[1-oxooctadecyl]amino]ethyl]ammonio]ethyl]-.omega.-hydroxy, methyl sulfate (salt) (3 mol EO average molar ratio) |
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| INCI name | PEG-3 Distearoylamidoethylmonium Methosulfate |
| CosIng ID | 57985 |
| 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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