Is Silver vegetarian?
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Silver (CI 77820) is an inorganic metallic element used as a silver-coloured cosmetic colorant and food additive. It is classified as a colour index pigment and used for decorative purposes in food and cosmetic products.
| Also known as | Ag, Argentum, Colloidal Silver, Colloidal Silver Solution, Metallic silver, Nano silver, SILVER, Silver (powder) [100 nm < particle diameter < 1 mm], Silver metal, Silver powder |
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| INCI name | Silver |
| E number | E174 |
| INS number | 174 |
| CAS number | 7440-22-4 |
| EC number | 231-131-3 |
| CI number | CI 77820 |
| CosIng ID | 32836 |
| Last reviewed | 22 April 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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