Is Distearyl PEG-18 Formoyl Glutamate vegetarian?

Distearyl PEG-18 Formoyl Glutamate is a synthetic organic compound formed from a PEG-18 formoyl glutamate backbone esterified with two stearyl groups, used in cosmetics as an emollient or emulsifying agent. The stearyl component may 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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