Is Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate vegetarian?

The sodium salt of the condensation product of myristic acid and sarcosine, used in cosmetics as a mild surfactant and cleansing agent. Myristic acid may be derived from plant sources such as coconut oil, or from animal fats.

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

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