Is Coco/Oleamidopropyl Betaine vegetarian?

Coco/Oleamidopropyl Betaine is a mild amphoteric surfactant produced by reacting coconut and oleic fatty acid derivatives with dimethylaminopropylamine and sodium chloroacetate, forming an inner salt (betaine). It is used as a foam booster and viscosity modifier in cleansing products.

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

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