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Is Bromine vegetarian?

Bromine

Vegetarian Vegetarian
Vegan Vegan

Bromine is a chemical element (symbol Br, atomic number 35) that exists as a volatile red-brown liquid at room temperature with a pungent odour; it is obtained from mineral brines and seawater.

INCI name Bromine
CAS number 7726-95-6
EC number 231-778-1
CosIng ID 28892
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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