Is PEG-200 vegetarian?

PEG-200 is a polyethylene glycol polymer derived from ethylene oxide, used in cosmetics as a humectant, solvent, and skin conditioning agent.

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

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