Is PEG-9 Laurate vegetarian?

PEG-9 Laurate is the ester of lauric acid and polyethylene glycol with an average of 9 moles of ethylene oxide, used as a surfactant and emulsifier in cosmetics. Lauric acid is typically sourced from coconut or palm kernel oil, though animal-derived sources are also possible.

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

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