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Is Chromic Acid vegetarian?

Chromic Acid

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Chromic acid is an inorganic mineral compound formed by dissolving chromium trioxide in water, used industrially as an oxidizing agent and in metal treatment. It is mineral-derived and not of animal origin.

INCI name Chromic Acid
CAS number 7738-94-5
EC number 231-157-5
CosIng ID 28933
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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