Is Hydrolyzed Ethylene/MA Copolymer vegan?

Hydrolyzed Ethylene/MA Copolymer is the hydrolysate of the synthetic copolymer of ethylene and maleic anhydride (MA), produced via acid, enzyme, or other hydrolysis methods, and used as a film-former and stabilizer in cosmetics.

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

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