Is Ferric Citrate vegan?
Ferric Citrate
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Ferric Citrate is the iron(III) salt of citric acid, an inorganic-organic complex used as a mineral supplement and cosmetic ingredient. It is manufactured synthetically from citric acid and iron salts.
| Also known as | 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, iron (3+) salt (1:1), 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, iron(3+) salt (1:1) |
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| INCI name | Ferric Citrate |
| CAS number | 1185-57-5 |
| EC number | 222-536-6 |
| CosIng ID | 33926 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.
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