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Is Cetethyldimonium Bromide vegetarian?

Cetethyldimonium Bromide

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Cetethyldimonium Bromide is a synthetic quaternary ammonium compound (hexadecylethyldimethylammonium bromide) used as an antistatic and surfactant agent in cosmetics.

Also known as Hexadecylethyldimethylammonium Bromide
INCI name Cetethyldimonium Bromide
CAS number 124-03-8
EC number 204-672-8
CosIng ID 32579
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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