Is PEG-50 Glyceryl Trioleate vegetarian?

PEG-50 Glyceryl Trioleate is an ethoxylated glyceryl ester of oleic acid, esterified at three positions and reacted with an average of 50 moles of ethylene oxide, used as an emulsifier in cosmetics. Oleic acid is typically plant-derived.

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

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