Is Mustelic/Palmitic Triglyceride vegan?

Mustelic/Palmitic Triglyceride is an ester of glycerin with mustelic acid (derived from mink oil) and palmitic acid, used in cosmetics as a skin conditioning agent. Mustelic acid is obtained from mink fat, making this ingredient animal-derived and requiring slaughter.

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

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