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Is Copper DNA vegetarian?

Copper DNA

Copper DNA is the copper salt of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), a nucleic acid polymer; the DNA source can vary (e.g. fish milt, plant, or microbial origin), so its animal origin status is uncertain.

Also known as Deoxyribonucleic Acid Copper Salt
INCI name Copper DNA
CosIng ID 55685
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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