Is Sodium Methyl Palmitoyl Taurate vegetarian?

Sodium Methyl Palmitoyl Taurate is the sodium salt of the condensation product of palmitic acid and N-methyltaurine, used as a mild anionic surfactant in cosmetic cleansing products. The palmitic acid component may be sourced from either plant or animal fats.

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

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