Is Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax vegetarian?

Hydrogenated microcrystalline wax is a complex mixture of saturated straight and branched chain hydrocarbons obtained from residual petroleum oils via solvent crystallization and subsequent hydrogenation treatment. It is used in cosmetics as an emollient and texturizing agent.

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

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