Is Palm Oil PEG-8 Esters vegetarian?

Palm Oil PEG-8 Esters is a transesterification product of palm oil and polyethylene glycol (average 8 moles ethylene oxide), used as an emollient and emulsifier in cosmetics. It is derived from the palm fruit, a plant source.

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

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