Is Melissic Acid vegetarian?

Melissic acid (triacontanoic acid) is a long-chain saturated fatty acid found in plant waxes such as beeswax and carnauba wax, though the compound itself as used in cosmetics is typically produced or isolated from plant wax sources. It is used as an emollient and texturizing agent.

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

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