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Is Polyquaternium-11 vegetarian?

Polyquaternium-11

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Polyquaternium-11 is a synthetic polycationic polymer formed from vinylpyrrolidone and dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate, used in hair care products as a film-former and conditioning agent.

INCI name Polyquaternium-11
CAS number 53633-54-8
CosIng ID 79108
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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