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Is Bone Black vegan?

Bone Black

CI 77267, also known as Bone Char or Black 3, is an inorganic colourant made from charred animal bones, consisting mainly of tricalcium phosphate, calcium carbonate and carbon.

Also known as Black 3, Bone Char, D&C Black No. 3, Pigment Black 9
INCI name Bone Black
CAS number 8021-99-6
EC number 232-421-2
CI number CI 77267
CosIng ID 32821
Last reviewed 14 July 2026

An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.

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