Is Selenium vegan?
Selenium
Selenium is a naturally occurring chemical element and metalloid, obtained from mineral ores or as a by-product of copper refining, used in trace amounts in nutrition and various industrial applications; certain selenium compounds are restricted in cosmetics.
| Also known as | Colloidal selenium |
|---|---|
| INCI name | Selenium |
| CAS number | 7782-49-2 |
| EC number | 231-957-4 |
| CI number | CI 77805 |
| CosIng ID | 28634 |
| 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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