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Is Phosphorus and Metal Phosphides vegan?

Phosphorus and Metal Phosphides

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Phosphorus and metal phosphides are inorganic chemical substances; elemental phosphorus and its metal phosphide compounds are restricted from use in cosmetic products due to toxicity.

INCI name Phosphorus and Metal Phosphides
EC number 231-768-7
CosIng ID 28498
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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