Is Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate vegetarian?

Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate is the ammonium salt of lauryl sulfate, a synthetic anionic surfactant typically made from coconut or palm kernel oil, widely used as a foaming agent in shampoos and cleansers.

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

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