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Is Ferric Sulfate vegetarian?

Ferric Sulfate

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Ferric sulfate is an inorganic compound with the formula Fe2(SO4)3, produced synthetically from iron and sulfuric acid. It is used as a mordant in dyeing, a coagulant for industrial wastewater treatment, and in metal processing.

Also known as Diiron Trisulfate, Iron(III) Sulfate
INCI name Ferric Sulfate
CAS number 10028-22-5
EC number 233-072-9
CosIng ID 56252
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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