Is Safflower Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters vegetarian?

Safflower Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters are obtained by transesterification of safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) seed oil with polyethylene glycol averaging 8 oxyethylene units, used as an emollient and emulsifier.

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

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