Is Silicone Quaternium-7 vegetarian?
Silicone Quaternium-7
A silicone-based quaternary ammonium polymer modified with hydrolyzed wheat protein, used as a conditioning agent in hair care products such as shampoo. The wheat protein component is plant-derived, but formulation origin can vary.
| Also known as | Silicones and siloxanes, dimethyl, 3-hydroxypropylmethyl, ethoxylated, dihydrogen phosphates, N-(2,3-dihydroxylpropyl-N,N-bis(2-hydroxy-1,3-propanediyl)hydrolyzed wheat protein esters, chorides |
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| INCI name | Silicone Quaternium-7 |
| CosIng ID | 78941 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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