Is Glycol Distearate vegetarian?

Glycol Distearate is the diester of stearic acid and ethylene glycol, commonly used in cosmetics to create pearlescent effects and as a moisturizer; stearic acid may be derived from plant or animal sources.

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

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