Is Polymethyl/Phenylsilsesquioxane Silicate vegetarian?

Polymethyl/Phenylsilsesquioxane Silicate is a synthetic silicone resin composed of methyl and phenyl groups attached to a silsesquioxane silicate backbone. It is used in cosmetics as a film former and to impart a silky skin feel.

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

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