Is Isooctadecanoic Acid Methyl Ester vegan?

Methyl Isostearate is also known as Isooctadecanoic Acid Methyl Ester.

Methyl Isostearate is the methyl ester of isostearic acid, a branched-chain fatty acid. It is used as an emollient and skin conditioning agent in cosmetics; isostearic acid can be derived from plant, animal, or synthetic sources.

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