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Is Hydrogen Cyanide vegetarian?

Hydrogen Cyanide

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Hydrogen cyanide is a highly toxic, volatile chemical compound with the formula HCN, produced industrially as a precursor to various chemicals; its salts are known as cyanides.

Also known as Hydrocyanic acid, Prussic acid
INCI name Hydrogen Cyanide
CAS number 74-90-8
EC number 200-821-6
CosIng ID 28848
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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