Is PEG-23 Stearate vegetarian?

PEG-23 Stearate is the polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid, averaging 23 moles of ethylene oxide, used as an emulsifier and surfactant in cosmetics. Stearic acid may be derived from plant or animal fats.

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

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