Is Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate/Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer vegetarian?

This ingredient is a copolymer of dilinoleic acid and an ester formed from a mixture of isostearic and stearic acids with polyglycerin-3; the fatty acids may derive from plant or animal sources, used as an emulsifier.

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

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