Is Nickel Oxide vegetarian?
Nickel Oxide
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Nickel oxide (NiO) is an inorganic mineral compound, the principal oxide of nickel, produced industrially mainly as an intermediate in nickel alloy production. It occurs naturally as the rare mineral bunsenite.
| Also known as | Nickel monoxide, Nickel(II) oxide |
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| INCI name | Nickel Oxide |
| CAS number | 1313-99-1 |
| EC number | 234-323-5 |
| CosIng ID | 82165 |
| Last reviewed | 4 July 2026 |
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