Is Aminoguanidine Bicarbonate vegan?

Aminoguanidine Bicarbonate

Vegan

Aminoguanidine Bicarbonate is a synthetic organic salt, chemically carbonic acid compound with hydrazinecarboximidamide (1:1), used in cosmetic formulations as a hair-relaxer/permanent wave ingredient.

Also known as Carbonic acid, compd. with Hydrazine Carboximidamide (1:1)
INCI name Aminoguanidine Bicarbonate
CAS number 2582-30-1
EC number 219-956-7
CosIng ID 54578
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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