Is Stearoxymethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer vegetarian?

Stearoxymethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer is a silicone polymer composed of dimethyl and octadecyloxy methyl siloxane units, terminated with trimethylsilyl groups. It is a synthetic compound used in cosmetics as a skin conditioning agent and emollient.

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

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