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Is Boron Nitride vegetarian?

Boron Nitride

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Boron Nitride is a synthetic, thermally and chemically resistant compound of boron and nitrogen (BN), used in cosmetics as a soft, lubricating powder in the hexagonal crystalline form.

Also known as 233-136-6
INCI name Boron Nitride
CAS number 10043-11-5
EC number 701-292-9
CosIng ID 32211
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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