Is 1-Vinylimidazole vegetarian?

1-Vinylimidazole is a synthetic, water-soluble basic monomer used to form quaternizable homopolymers via free-radical polymerization with vinyl and acrylic monomers; the resulting copolymers are used as oil field chemicals, cosmetic auxiliaries, and reactive diluents in UV lacquers, inks, and adhesives.

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

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