Is Polyoxyethylene (11) Lauryl Ether vegan?

Laureth-11 is also known as Polyoxyethylene (11) Lauryl Ether.

Laureth-11 is a polyethylene glycol ether of lauryl alcohol, containing an average of 11 moles of ethylene oxide, used as a nonionic surfactant and emulsifier in personal care products. Lauryl alcohol is typically derived from coconut or palm kernel oil, though animal-derived sources are also possible.

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