Is Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate vegan?

Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate is a triester formed from a dimer of pentaerythritol and polyhydroxystearic acid, used as an emollient and texturizing agent in cosmetics. The polyhydroxystearic acid component is typically derived from plant-based hydrogenated castor oil, though animal-derived stearic acid sources cannot be fully excluded.

An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.

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