Is PEG-35 Hydrogenated Castor Oil vegetarian?

PEG-35 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is a nonionic surfactant produced by hydrogenating and ethoxylating castor oil, a plant oil derived from the seeds of Ricinus communis, with an average of 35 moles of ethylene oxide. It is widely used as an emulsifier and solubiliser in cosmetics.

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

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