Is Phenylmercuric Borate vegan?
Phenylmercuric Borate
Vegan
Not Vegan
Vegetarian
Unconfirmed
Phenylmercuric Borate is an organomercury compound historically used as an antiseptic and preservative; it conforms to a metallo-organic phenylmercury-borate structure.
| Also known as | 228-465-7, Dihydrogen [orthoborato(3-)-O]phenylmercurate(2-), Phenylhydrargyri boras |
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| INCI name | Phenylmercuric Borate |
| CAS number | 102-98-7 |
| EC number | 203-068-1 |
| CosIng ID | 36529 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.
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