Is PEG-5 Stearyl Ammonium Lactate vegetarian?
PEG-5 Stearyl Ammonium Lactate
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Vegan
Unconfirmed
PEG-5 Stearyl Ammonium Lactate is a quaternary ammonium compound derived from ethoxylated stearylamine and lactic acid, used as a conditioning agent in hair care products such as shampoo.
| Also known as | Octadecanaminium, N,N,N-tris[hydropoly(2-oxyethyl)]-, 2-hydroxypropanoates (5 mol EO average molar ratio) |
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| INCI name | PEG-5 Stearyl Ammonium Lactate |
| CosIng ID | 77029 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
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