Is Barium Hexaferrite vegetarian?
Barium Hexaferrite
Barium Hexaferrite is a synthetic ceramic magnetic material composed of barium and iron oxide, used in cosmetics as a pigment and in industrial applications as a permanent magnet material. It is mineral-derived and non-animal in origin.
| Also known as | Barium Iron Oxide |
|---|---|
| INCI name | Barium Hexaferrite |
| CAS number | 12047-11-9 |
| EC number | 234-974-5 |
| CosIng ID | 85017 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
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