Is Iron Oxides vegetarian?
Iron Oxides
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Vegetarian
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Iron oxides and hydroxides are inorganic pigments derived from mineral iron sources. They include red, yellow, black, and brown iron oxide pigments widely used as colorants in cosmetics and food.
| Also known as | 1309-37-1, 1317-61-9, 1345-27-3, 215-168-2, 257-870-1, 52357-70-7, Black iron oxide, CI 77489, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, Diiron trioxide, Ferric oxide, Ferrous oxide, Iron oxide, Iron Oxide Black, Iron oxide pigments, Iron Oxide red, Iron Oxide Yellow, Iron Oxides, Red iron oxide, Triiron tetraoxide, Yellow iron oxide |
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| INCI name | Iron Oxides |
| E number | E172 |
| INS number | 172 |
| CAS number | 1345-25-1 |
| EC number | 215-722-3 |
| CosIng ID | 31176 |
| Last reviewed | 22 April 2026 |
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