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Is Potassium Dichromate vegetarian?

Potassium Dichromate

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Potassium dichromate is an inorganic hexavalent chromium compound with the formula K2Cr2O7, appearing as a bright orange-red crystalline solid. It is produced industrially and used in laboratory and industrial applications, though it is chronically toxic and harmful to health.

Also known as Potassium bichromate
INCI name Potassium Dichromate
CAS number 7778-50-9
EC number 231-906-6
CosIng ID 80915
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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