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Is Nickel Oxide vegan?

Nickel Oxide

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Nickel oxide (NiO) is an inorganic mineral compound, the principal oxide of nickel, produced industrially mainly as an intermediate in nickel alloy production. It occurs naturally as the rare mineral bunsenite.

Also known as Nickel monoxide, Nickel(II) oxide
INCI name Nickel Oxide
CAS number 1313-99-1
EC number 234-323-5
CosIng ID 82165
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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