Is Tall Oil Acid vegetarian?

Tall Oil Acid consists of fatty acids obtained as a by-product of the kraft process during wood pulp manufacture, mainly from coniferous trees. It is used in cosmetics and industrial applications as a surfactant raw material.

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

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