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Is Hydroxyethyl Behenamidopropyl Dimonium Chloride vegetarian?

Hydroxyethyl Behenamidopropyl Dimonium Chloride

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Hydroxyethyl Behenamidopropyl Dimonium Chloride is a synthetic quaternary ammonium compound derived from behenic acid (a fatty acid typically of plant or synthetic origin), used as a conditioning agent in hair care products.

Also known as Propanaminium, N,N-Dimethyl-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-3-(1-oxodocosyl)amino, Chloride
INCI name Hydroxyethyl Behenamidopropyl Dimonium Chloride
CosIng ID 34492
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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