Is C14-28 Alkyl Acid vegetarian?

C14-28 Alkyl Acid is a mixture of saturated fatty acids with alkyl chains containing 14 to 28 carbon atoms, used as an emulsifying and thickening agent in cosmetics. Its origin can be plant, animal, or synthetic depending on the source of the fatty acids.

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

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