Is Methyl Acrylate/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer vegetarian?

Methyl Acrylate/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer is a synthetic copolymer of methyl acrylate and stearyl methacrylate. Stearyl methacrylate can be derived from stearyl alcohol of either plant or animal (tallow) origin, making its full sourcing uncertain.

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

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