Is Polyglyceryl-2 Lanolin Alcohol Ether vegetarian?

Polyglyceryl-2 Lanolin Alcohol Ether is the ether of polyglyceryl-2 (diglycerol) and lanolin alcohols, containing an average of 2 moles of glycerol. Lanolin alcohols are derived from lanolin, a wax secreted by sheep's sebaceous glands, making this ingredient not vegan but vegetarian since no slaughter is involved.

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

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