Is Carbon Black vegetarian?

Carbon Black (CI 77268:1), also called coke black, is a fine black pigment produced by the incomplete combustion or thermal decomposition of carbon-based materials such as coke or petroleum products. It is used as a colorant in cosmetics and food and is of mineral/synthetic origin, not animal.

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

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