Is Bismuth Oxychloride vegetarian?
Bismuth Oxychloride
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An inorganic mineral compound with the formula BiOCl, used as a pearlescent white pigment in cosmetics such as eyeshadow and nail polish, produced from bismuth ore through chemical processing.
| Also known as | Bismuth Chloride Oxide, Pigment Pearl White |
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| INCI name | Bismuth Oxychloride |
| CAS number | 7787-60-2 |
| EC number | 232-122-7 |
| CI number | CI 77163 |
| CosIng ID | 30533 |
| Last reviewed | 14 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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