Is Magnesium Chloride vegan?

Magnesium Chloride

Vegan

Magnesium chloride is an inorganic salt of magnesium conforming to the formula MgCl2, obtained from natural brine or seawater. It is used as a coagulant, firming agent, and mineral supplement in food and as a skin-conditioning agent in cosmetics.

Also known as Bischofite, Magnesii chloridum, Magnesium dichloride
INCI name Magnesium Chloride
E number E511
CAS number 7786-30-3
EC number 232-094-6
CosIng ID 35088
Last reviewed 22 April 2026

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