Is Formic Acid vegetarian?

Formic acid (methanoic acid, HCOOH) is the simplest carboxylic acid, occurring naturally in ant venom and some plant materials. It is produced industrially from carbon monoxide and is used in cosmetics as a preservative and pH-adjusting agent.

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

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