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Is Oxalic Acid vegan?

Oxalic Acid

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Oxalic acid is a simple dicarboxylic organic acid, forming a white crystalline solid that occurs naturally in many plants, particularly those of the genus Oxalis, and is also produced synthetically for industrial use.

Also known as Ethanedioic Acid, OXALIC ACID
INCI name Oxalic Acid
CAS number 144-62-7
EC number 205-634-3
CosIng ID 28238
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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