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Is 5-Nitroacenaphthene vegan?

5-Nitroacenaphthene is a synthetic nitro-substituted polycyclic aromatic compound, classified by IARC as possibly carcinogenic to humans. It is not used as a cosmetic ingredient and is restricted in cosmetic regulations due to its carcinogenicity concerns.

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