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Is Cetethyl Morpholinium Ethosulfate vegetarian?

Cetethyl Morpholinium Ethosulfate

Cetethyl Morpholinium Ethosulfate, chemically 4-ethyl-4-hexadecylmorpholinium ethyl sulphate, is a quaternary ammonium compound used as an antistatic and conditioning agent in cosmetics. The cetyl chain may be derived from plant or animal fatty sources.

Also known as 4-Ethyl-4-hexadecylmorpholinium ethyl sulphate
INCI name Cetethyl Morpholinium Ethosulfate
CAS number 78-21-7
EC number 201-094-8
CosIng ID 32578
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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