Is PEG-16 Castor Oil Oleate vegetarian?

PEG-16 Castor Oil Oleate is the monoester of oleic acid and ethoxylated castor oil with an average of 16 moles of ethylene oxide, used as an emulsifier in cosmetics. It is derived from plant-based castor oil.

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

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