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 |
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| 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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