Is Polyglyceryl-8 Decabehenate/Caprate vegetarian?

Polyglyceryl-8 Decabehenate/Caprate is the decaester of Polyglycerin-8 with a mixture of behenic acid and capric acid, used as an emollient and emulsifier in cosmetics. Behenic acid can be sourced from plant oils or animal fats, making sourcing uncertain.

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

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