Is Polyquaternium-10 vegetarian?
Polyquaternium-10
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A cationic cellulose derivative produced by reacting hydroxyethyl cellulose with quaternary ammonium compounds, widely used in shampoos and conditioners as a conditioning and thickening agent.
| Also known as | 53568-66-4, 54351-50-7, 55353-19-0, 68610-92-4, Cellulose, 2-(2-hydroxy-3-(trimethylammonium)propoxy)ethyl ether, chloride |
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| INCI name | Polyquaternium-10 |
| CAS number | 81859-24-7 |
| CosIng ID | 79107 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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