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Is Magnesium Hydroxide vegan?
Magnesium Hydroxide
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Magnesium hydroxide is an inorganic compound with formula Mg(OH)2, occurring naturally as the mineral brucite. It is used as an acidity regulator, anticaking agent, and in cosmetics as a buffering agent.
| Also known as | Brucite, Magnesia, Magnesii hydroxidum, Milk of magnesia |
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| INCI name | Magnesium Hydroxide |
| E number | E528 |
| INS number | 528 |
| CosIng ID | 35096 |
| Last verified | Needs verification (help us verify this ingredient) |
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