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Is Ethyl Hydroxy Picolinium Lactate vegan?

Ethyl Hydroxy Picolinium Lactate

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Ethyl Hydroxy Picolinium Lactate is a synthetic quaternary pyridinium compound used in cosmetics, particularly in anti-hair-loss and scalp care formulations.

Also known as 2-Ethyl-6-Methyl-3-Hydroxy Pyridine Lactate
INCI name Ethyl Hydroxy Picolinium Lactate
CosIng ID 76013
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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