Is Alkali Pentacyanonitrosylferrate (2-) vegetarian?
Alkali Pentacyanonitrosylferrate (2-)
A synthetic inorganic coordination compound (nitroprusside salt) containing an iron centre coordinated with cyanide and nitrosyl ligands, used industrially and historically in some chemical applications; it is restricted in cosmetics.
| Also known as | 13755-38-9 |
|---|---|
| INCI name | Alkali Pentacyanonitrosylferrate (2-) |
| EC number | 238-373-9 |
| CosIng ID | 28474 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
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