Is Methoxy PEG-450 Maleimide vegan?

A synthetic polyethylene glycol derivative with an average of 450 moles of ethylene oxide, terminated with a methoxy group and functionalized with a maleimide group. It is used in cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations, often as a PEGylation reagent.

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

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