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Is Dihydroxyethyl Oleyl Glycinate vegetarian?

Dihydroxyethyl Oleyl Glycinate

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Dihydroxyethyl Oleyl Glycinate is a synthetic amphoteric surfactant derived from oleyl amine and glycine, formulated as an inner salt (betaine-like structure), used as a mild cleansing agent in cosmetics.

Also known as 9-Octadecen-1-aminium, N-(carboxymethyl)-N,N-bis(-2-hydroxyethyl)-, hydroxide, inner salt, 9-Octadecen-1-aminium, N-(Carboxymethyl)-N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-, Hydroxide, Inner Salt
INCI name Dihydroxyethyl Oleyl Glycinate
CosIng ID 75591
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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