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Is Nickel(II) stearate vegan?

Nickel(II) stearate

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A metallic soap formed as the nickel salt of stearic acid, used industrially as a lubricant additive and catalyst component.

Also known as nickel(II) octadecanoate
INCI name Nickel(II) stearate
CAS number 2223-95-2
EC number 218-744-1
CosIng ID 97819
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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