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Is Cellulose Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride vegan?

Cellulose Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

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Cellulose Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound derived from cellulose, a plant-based polysaccharide, used as a conditioning agent in cosmetics.

Also known as Polyquaternium Cellulose
INCI name Cellulose Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
CosIng ID 102098
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.

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