Is Oxidized Cellulose vegetarian?

Oxidized Cellulose is a water-insoluble derivative of cellulose produced by oxidizing plant-derived cellulose with agents such as chlorine, hydrogen peroxide, or nitrogen dioxide, introducing carboxylic acid, aldehyde, and/or ketone groups. It is used in cosmetics and medical applications and is plant-derived.

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

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