Is Gold Chloride HCl vegan?

Gold Chloride HCl, more precisely chloroauric acid (tetrachloroauric acid), is an inorganic compound of gold used in cosmetics and cosmetic gold-based ingredients; the listed CAS/EC numbers correspond to hydrogen chloride, a related component in its aqueous chemistry.

An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.

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