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Is Barium Hexaferrite vegetarian?

Barium Hexaferrite

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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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