Is PEG-175 Distearate vegetarian?

PEG-175 Distearate is the diester of stearic acid and PEG-175 (polyethylene glycol with an average of 175 ethylene oxide units), used as an emulsifier and thickening agent in cosmetics. The stearic acid component may be of plant or animal origin.

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

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