Is Bis-Behenyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleate vegetarian?

Bis-Behenyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleate is an ester of behenyl alcohol and phytosterol with dimer dilinoleic acid, used as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent in cosmetics; behenyl alcohol can be of plant or animal origin.

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

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