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Is Magnesium Sulfate vegan?

Magnesium Sulfate

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Magnesium Sulfate is an inorganic salt with the formula MgSO4, occurring naturally as a mineral or produced synthetically, used in cosmetics and medicine (e.g. as Epsom salt).

Also known as Epsom salts, Magnesii sulfas, Magnesium sulphate
INCI name Magnesium Sulfate
E number E518
INS number 518
CAS number 7487-88-9
EC number 231-298-2
CosIng ID 35121
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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