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Is Hydrofluoric Acid vegan?

Hydrofluoric Acid

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Hydrofluoric acid is a highly corrosive inorganic mineral acid; it, its normal salts, complexes, and hydrofluorides are banned from cosmetic use except for specific listed exceptions.

Also known as Hydrofluorides
INCI name Hydrofluoric Acid
CAS number 7664-39-3
EC number 231-634-8
CosIng ID 28410
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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