Is Myristyl/Cetyl Amine Oxide vegetarian?

Myristyl/Cetyl Amine Oxide is a mixture of amine oxides derived from myristyl and cetyl alcohol-based amines, used as a surfactant, foam booster, and conditioning agent in cosmetics; it is typically synthetically produced. Note: the listed CAS number corresponds to ethanol and appears to be a data error for this ingredient.

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

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