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Is Melamine vegetarian?

Melamine

Vegetarian Vegetarian
Vegan Vegan

Melamine is a synthetic nitrogen-rich organic compound based on the s-triazine ring, widely used in the production of plastics, resins, and laminates.

Also known as 1,3,5-Triazine-2,4,6-triamine
INCI name Melamine
CAS number 290-87-9
EC number 203-615-4
CosIng ID 100384
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

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