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Is Lapyrium Chloride vegetarian?

Lapyrium Chloride

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A cationic surfactant of the pyridinium class derived from lauric acid, used as a biocide and antistatic agent in personal care products, wastewater treatment, and corrosion inhibition. It is synthetically manufactured.

Also known as Lapirium Chloride, Pyridinium, 1-[2-oxo-2-[[2-[(1-oxododecyl)oxy]ethyl]amino]ethyl]-, chloride
INCI name Lapyrium Chloride
CAS number 109260-82-4
EC number 228-464-1
CosIng ID 34867
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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