Is Sodium Laureth-2 Phosphate vegetarian?

Sodium Laureth-2 Phosphate is a synthetic surfactant derived from lauryl alcohol ethoxylated with 2 moles of ethylene oxide and esterified with phosphoric acid, neutralized as the sodium salt. It is used as a cleansing and emulsifying agent in cosmetic products.

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

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