Is Butylene Glycol Stearate vegetarian?

Butylene Glycol Stearate is the ester of butylene glycol and stearic acid, used as an emollient and emulsifier in cosmetic formulations; stearic acid can be plant or animal derived, but commercial cosmetic-grade material is typically synthetic or plant-based.

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

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