Is Cellulose, 2-hydroxyethyl hexadecyl ethers vegan?

Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose is also known as Cellulose, 2-hydroxyethyl hexadecyl ethers.

Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose is a cellulose derivative modified with hydroxyethyl and cetyl (C16) groups, derived from plant cellulose. It is used as a thickener and emulsion stabilizer in cosmetics.

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