Is Ceteth-5 Stearate vegetarian?

Ceteth-5 Stearate is the ester of stearic acid and Ceteth-5 (a cetyl alcohol ethoxylate), used as an emollient and emulsifier in cosmetics; stearic acid and cetyl alcohol can be derived from either plant or animal sources.

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

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