Is Hydrogenated Castoramide DEA Di-Hydroxystearate/Sebacate vegetarian?

This is a complex mixture produced by reacting hydrogenated castor oil with diethanolamine, followed by further reaction with hydroxystearic acid and sebacic acid. It is a plant oil-derived ingredient used as a texturizing or thickening agent in cosmetics.

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

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