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Is Steardimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin vegetarian?

Steardimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin

A quaternary ammonium derivative of hydrolyzed keratin, made by reacting keratin protein hydrolyzates with stearyl dimethylammonium hydroxypropyl chloride. Keratin is an animal-derived protein typically obtained from wool, feathers, or hooves.

INCI name Steardimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin
CosIng ID 78977
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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