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Is Mercury vegan?

Mercury

Vegan Vegan
Vegetarian Vegetarian

Mercury is a naturally occurring heavy metal element, historically used in some cosmetic formulations but now heavily restricted due to toxicity.

Also known as Hydrargyrum, Mercury and its compounds, Quicksilver
INCI name Mercury
CAS number 7439-97-6
EC number 231-106-7
CosIng ID 31351
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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

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