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Is Cobalt Dichloride vegetarian?

Cobalt Dichloride

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Cobalt dichloride, or cobalt(II) chloride, is an inorganic compound of the form CoCl2, existing as an anhydrous blue solid or as pink/purple hydrates. It is a mineral-derived compound with no animal origin.

Also known as Cobalt(II) chloride
INCI name Cobalt Dichloride
CAS number 7646-79-9
EC number 231-589-4
CosIng ID 28540
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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