Is Cellulose Acetate vegan?

Cellulose Acetate is an acetate ester of cellulose, a bioplastic derived from plant cellulose, first prepared in 1865 and used as a film-forming agent in cosmetics as well as in photographic film, eyeglass frames, and cigarette filters.

An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.

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