Is Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan tristearate vegan?

Polysorbate 65 is also known as Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan tristearate.

Polysorbate 65 (E436) is polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan tristearate, a nonionic emulsifier produced from sorbitol, stearic acid (animal- or plant-derived), and ethylene oxide. It is used as an emulsifier and stabiliser in food and cosmetic products.

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