Source dependent

E1209 is recognized, but its vegan status has not been verified in the local ingredient taxonomy.

Names you may see on a label

Copolymère greffé d'alcool polyvinylique et de polyéthylèneglycolPolyvinyl alcohol-polyethylene glycol-graft-co-polymer

How to verify it

Look for a vegan certification or a manufacturer statement identifying the original source. The ingredient name alone does not settle it.