Is PEG-40 Methyl Ether vegetarian?

PEG-40 Methyl Ether is the polyethylene glycol ether of methyl alcohol, formed from ethylene oxide, and is used as a solvent or emulsifying agent in cosmetics. It is a synthetically produced ingredient.

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

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