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Is Behentrimonium Chloride vegan?

Behentrimonium Chloride, also known as docosyltrimethylammonium chloride, is a quaternary ammonium compound used as an antistatic and conditioning agent in cosmetics such as hair conditioners and detergents. It is typically manufactured synthetically, often from behenic acid, which can be derived from vegetable or animal fats.

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