Is Magnesium Carbonate vegetarian?
Magnesium Carbonate
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Magnesium carbonates are inorganic salts of magnesium and carbonic acid, occurring naturally as the mineral magnesite. They are used as acidity regulators, anti-caking agents, and colorant carriers in food and cosmetics.
| Also known as | Basic magnesium carbonate, CI 77713, Magnesite, Magnesium carbonate, Magnesium carbonate (CI 77713), Magnesium hydrogen carbonate, Magnesium(II) carbonate |
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| INCI name | Magnesium Carbonate |
| E number | E504 |
| INS number | 504 |
| CAS number | 546-93-0 |
| EC number | 208-915-9 |
| CosIng ID | 32833 |
| Last reviewed | 22 April 2026 |
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