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Is Calcium Nitrite vegetarian?

Calcium Nitrite

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Calcium nitrite is an inorganic compound with the formula Ca(NO2)2, used industrially as a corrosion inhibitor, concrete additive, and antifreeze agent. It is a mineral, synthetically produced compound.

INCI name Calcium Nitrite
CAS number 13780-06-8
EC number 237-424-2
CosIng ID 82085
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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