Tocopheryl acetate derives its vegan and vegetarian status from vegetables, acetic acid.
| Vegan? Yes | Vegetarian? Yes |
Classifications are made based on the available commercial supply of the ingredient, and are made based on the criteria on our classifications page.
Commercially available tocopheryl acetate is vegan and vegetarian.
Tocopheryl acetate is a type of vitamin e that is commonly used in cosmetics and personal care products. It is made from vegetable oils esterified with acetic acid.
Sources
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