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Is Zinc Citrate vegetarian?

Zinc Citrate

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Zinc Citrate is the zinc salt of citric acid, produced synthetically from zinc and citric acid. It is used in oral care and cosmetic products for its astringent and anti-plaque properties.

Also known as Trizinc Dicitrate
INCI name Zinc Citrate
CAS number 5990-32-9
EC number 208-901-2
CosIng ID 80748
Last reviewed 7 July 2026

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