Is Bone Black vegetarian?
Bone Black
Vegetarian
Not Vegetarian
Vegan
Not Vegan
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 |
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| 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 vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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