Is PEG-60 Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleate vegetarian?

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleate is the polyethylene glycol derivative of hydrogenated dimer dilinoleic acid, containing an average of 60 moles of ethylene oxide. It is derived from plant-based dimer acids and used as an emulsifier in cosmetics.

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

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