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Is Zinc Ricinoleate vegan?

Zinc Ricinoleate

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Zinc Ricinoleate is the zinc salt of ricinoleic acid, a fatty acid derived from castor oil (a plant source), commonly used in deodorants as an odor-adsorbing agent.

Also known as Zinc diricinoleate
INCI name Zinc Ricinoleate
CAS number 13040-19-2
EC number 235-911-4
CosIng ID 38975
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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