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Is Fullerenes vegetarian?

Fullerenes

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Fullerenes are a class of carbon allotrope molecules characterized by hollow cage-like structures composed of five- and six-membered carbon rings, such as C60 (buckminsterfullerene). They are produced synthetically and used in cosmetics as antioxidants.

Also known as Buckminsterfullerene
INCI name Fullerenes
CAS number 99685-96-8
CosIng ID 56300
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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