Is Sodium Laneth-40 Maleate/Styrene Sulfonate Copolymer vegetarian?

Sodium Laneth-40 Maleate/Styrene Sulfonate Copolymer is a synthetic copolymer formed from sodium laneth-40 maleate and styrene sulfonate monomers, used as a film-forming or thickening agent; laneth components are typically derived from lanolin (wool grease), an animal by-product.

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

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