Is Polyoxyethylene (38) Lauryl Ether vegan?

Laureth-38 is also known as Polyoxyethylene (38) Lauryl Ether.

Laureth-38 is a polyethylene glycol ether of lauryl alcohol containing an average of 38 moles of ethylene oxide, used as a surfactant and emulsifier in cosmetics. Lauryl alcohol can be derived from coconut or palm kernel oil or synthesised.

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