Is C8-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Butyl Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer vegetarian?

A copolymer of C8-22 alkyl acrylate and butyl dimethicone methacrylate monomers, used in cosmetics as a film-forming and thickening agent. It is produced synthetically from petrochemical and silicone-based feedstocks.

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

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