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Is Bilirubin vegan?

Bilirubin

Bilirubin is a red-orange pigment formed as a breakdown product of heme during the degradation of hemoglobin in vertebrates, and is responsible for the coloration of bile, feces, and urine.

INCI name Bilirubin
CAS number 635-65-4
EC number 211-239-7
CosIng ID 104326
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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