Is Bis-Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Behenate vegetarian?

Bis-Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Behenate is a silicone ester formed by the esterification of bis-hydroxypropyl dimethicone with behenic acid, used as an emollient and conditioning agent in cosmetics. Behenic acid may be derived from plant or animal sources.

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

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