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Is Quaternium-90 Bentonite vegetarian?

Quaternium-90 Bentonite

Quaternium-90 Bentonite is the reaction product of bentonite clay and Quaternium-90, a quaternary ammonium compound often derived from hydrogenated tallow, used as a thickening and suspending agent.

INCI name Quaternium-90 Bentonite
CAS number 226226-22-8
CosIng ID 58941
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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