Is PEG-20 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Laurate vegetarian?

PEG-20 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Laurate is the lauric acid ester of hydrogenated castor oil that has been ethoxylated with an average of 20 moles of ethylene oxide, produced from castor oil (Ricinus communis) for use as an emulsifier.

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

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