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Is Bismuth Oxychloride vegan?

Bismuth Oxychloride

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An inorganic mineral compound with the formula BiOCl, used as a pearlescent white pigment in cosmetics such as eyeshadow and nail polish, produced from bismuth ore through chemical processing.

Also known as Bismuth Chloride Oxide, Pigment Pearl White
INCI name Bismuth Oxychloride
CAS number 7787-60-2
EC number 232-122-7
CI number CI 77163
CosIng ID 30533
Last reviewed 14 July 2026

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