Is PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate vegetarian?

PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate is an ester of methyl glucoside with oleic acid, ethoxylated with an average of 120 moles of ethylene oxide. It is used as a thickener and emulsifier in cosmetics; the oleic acid component may be plant- or animal-derived, though plant sourcing is most common commercially.

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

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