Is PEG-150 Dibehenate vegetarian?

PEG-150 Dibehenate is the diester of behenic acid and polyethylene glycol (150 moles ethylene oxide), used as a thickening agent and emulsifier in cosmetics. Behenic acid is typically derived from plant sources such as rapeseed oil.

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

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