Is Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearoyl Hydroxystearate vegetarian?

Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearoyl Hydroxystearate is an ester of 2-ethylhexanol and hydroxystearic acid derivatives, used as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent in cosmetics; it can be produced from plant-derived or animal-derived hydroxystearic acid.

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

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