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Is Copper Sulfate vegetarian?

Copper Sulfate

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Copper Sulfate is an inorganic compound with the formula CuSO4, commonly encountered as the bright blue pentahydrate crystal. It is a mineral-derived compound used in cosmetics, agriculture, and as a fungicide.

Also known as Blue Vitriol, Bluestone, Copper Sulphate, Copper(II) Sulfate, Cupric Sulfate
INCI name Copper Sulfate
E number E519
INS number 519
CAS number 7758-98-7
EC number 231-847-6
CosIng ID 33031
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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