Is PEG-20 Distearate vegan?

PEG-20 Distearate is the diester of stearic acid and PEG-20 (polyethylene glycol with an average of 20 ethylene oxide units). Stearic acid can be sourced from plant or animal fats, so this ingredient's origin is not guaranteed to be vegan. It is used as an emulsifier and thickener in cosmetics such as shampoos.

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

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