Is tris(2-Hydroxyethyl)ammonium palmitate vegan?

TEA-Palmitate is also known as tris(2-Hydroxyethyl)ammonium palmitate.

TEA-Palmitate is the triethanolamine salt of palmitic acid, used as an emulsifier and surfactant in cosmetics. Palmitic acid may be derived from plant sources (e.g. palm oil) or animal fats.

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