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Is Polyvinyl Imidazolinium Acetate vegetarian?

Polyvinyl Imidazolinium Acetate

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Polyvinyl Imidazolinium Acetate is a synthetic homopolymer formed from the acetate salt of 2-ethenyl-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazole, used as a film-forming and conditioning agent in hair care products.

Also known as 4,5-Dihydro-1H-imidazole, 2-ethenyl-, acetate, homopolymer
INCI name Polyvinyl Imidazolinium Acetate
CosIng ID 82560
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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