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Is Quaternium-77 vegan?

Quaternium-77

A quaternary ammonium compound derived from fatty acid (octadecanoyl and hexadecanoyl) amidoamine derivatives, ethoxylated and quaternized, used as a conditioning agent in hair care products. The fatty acid source may be plant or animal derived.

INCI name Quaternium-77
CAS number 51229-78-8
CosIng ID 37435
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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