Is Quaternium-52 vegetarian?
Quaternium-52
A quaternary ammonium phosphate ester compound derived from ethoxylated octadecylamine, used as an antistatic agent in cosmetic and personal care formulations. Note: the CAS number 50-00-0 listed corresponds to formaldehyde and is not the correct identifier for this ingredient, so it has been omitted here.
| INCI name | Quaternium-52 |
|---|---|
| CosIng ID | 79251 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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