Is Methyl Glucose Sesquicaprylate/Sesquicaprate vegan?

Methyl Glucose Sesquicaprylate/Sesquicaprate is a mixture of mono- and diesters of methyl glucoside with caprylic and capric acids, typically derived from corn and coconut sources. It is used in cosmetics as an emollient and emulsifier.

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

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