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Is Rayon vegan?

Rayon

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Rayon, also called viscose, is a semi-synthetic fibre made from regenerated cellulose derived from wood pulp or related plant sources, produced by treating cellulose with caustic soda and carbon disulfide before extrusion into an acid bath.

Also known as 61788-77-0, Viscose
INCI name Rayon
CAS number 68442-85-3
EC number 270-493-7
CosIng ID 79457
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.

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