Is Hydroxyethyl Cetyldimonium Phosphate vegetarian?
Hydroxyethyl Cetyldimonium Phosphate
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Vegan
Vegan
Hydroxyethyl Cetyldimonium Phosphate is a synthetic quaternary ammonium phosphate ester derived from cetyl alcohol, used as an emulsifier and conditioning agent in cosmetics.
| Also known as | Hexadecyl(2-hydroxyethyl)dimethylammonium dihydrogen phosphate |
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| INCI name | Hydroxyethyl Cetyldimonium Phosphate |
| CAS number | 85563-48-0 |
| EC number | 287-619-1 |
| CosIng ID | 34495 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
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