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Is Cocoalkonium Chloride vegan?

Cocoalkonium Chloride

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Cocoalkonium Chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound derived from coconut fatty alkyl groups and benzyl chloride, used in cosmetics as an antistatic, preservative, and conditioning agent.

Also known as Quaternary ammonium compounds, benzylcoco alkyldimethyl, chlorides
INCI name Cocoalkonium Chloride
CAS number 61789-71-7
EC number 263-080-8
CosIng ID 32955
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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