Is Chlorine Dioxide vegan?

Chlorine Dioxide

Vegan

Chlorine dioxide is an inorganic compound with the formula ClO₂, produced synthetically for use as a bleaching and oxidising agent in food processing and cosmetics.

Also known as Chlorine(IV) oxide, ClO2
INCI name Chlorine Dioxide
E number E926
CosIng ID 90751
Last reviewed 22 April 2026

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