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Is Zinc Sulfide vegetarian?

Zinc Sulfide

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Zinc sulfide is an inorganic compound with the formula ZnS, the primary natural form of zinc, occurring as the mineral sphalerite. It is widely used as a white pigment and, in synthetic dense form, as an optical window material.

Also known as Zinc Sulphide
INCI name Zinc Sulfide
CAS number 1314-98-3
EC number 215-251-3
CosIng ID 38979
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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