Is Octoxynol-20 vegetarian?

Octoxynol-20 is a nonionic surfactant formed by the ethoxylation of octylphenol, with an average of 20 moles of ethylene oxide, related to Triton X-100. It is used in cosmetics as an emulsifier and surfactant, though octoxynols are increasingly restricted due to endocrine-disrupting octylphenol degradation products.

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

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