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Is Sodium Cyanide vegetarian?

Sodium Cyanide

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Sodium cyanide is a highly toxic inorganic synthetic compound used industrially in gold and silver extraction, electroplating, and as a chemical intermediate; it has also been registered as an insecticide/fumigant.

Also known as Sodium cyanide
INCI name Sodium Cyanide
CAS number 143-33-9
EC number 205-599-4
CosIng ID 82063
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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