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Is Lauramidobutyl Guanidine Acetate vegetarian?

Lauramidobutyl Guanidine Acetate

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Lauramidobutyl Guanidine Acetate is a synthetic quaternary compound derived from lauric acid amide and guanidine acetate, used in cosmetics as a preservative or conditioning agent.

Also known as N-(4-Diaminomethyleneaminobutyl)dodecanamide acetate
INCI name Lauramidobutyl Guanidine Acetate
CAS number 161865-39-0
CosIng ID 58176
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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