Is Laureth-20 vegan?

Laureth-20 is a polyethylene glycol ether of lauryl alcohol, formed via ethoxylation with an average of 20 moles of ethylene oxide. It is a nonionic surfactant used as an emulsifier and cleansing agent in personal care products, and can be produced from plant-derived or synthetic lauryl alcohol.

An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.

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