Is Sodium Laureth-3 Carboxylate vegetarian?

Sodium Laureth-3 Carboxylate is the sodium salt of an ethoxylated dodecyl alcohol carboxymethyl ether, with an average of 2 to 3 moles of ethylene oxide, used as a mild surfactant in cosmetic formulations. The dodecyl alcohol precursor may be derived from plant sources (e.g. coconut or palm) or from petrochemical feedstocks.

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

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