Is Steartrimonium Methosulfate vegetarian?
Steartrimonium Methosulfate
Vegetarian
Unconfirmed
Vegan
Unconfirmed
Steartrimonium Methosulfate is a quaternary ammonium compound derived from stearyl alcohol, used as a hair conditioning and antistatic agent. The stearyl alcohol may be sourced from plant oils or animal fats.
| Also known as | Trimethyl(octadecyl)ammonium methyl sulphate |
|---|---|
| INCI name | Steartrimonium Methosulfate |
| CAS number | 18684-11-2 |
| EC number | 242-501-9 |
| CosIng ID | 79084 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
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