Is Urea Peroxide vegetarian?
Urea Peroxide
Urea peroxide is a white crystalline compound composed of equimolar amounts of hydrogen peroxide and urea, offering greater stability than liquid hydrogen peroxide. It is used as an oxidizing, bleaching and disinfecting agent, and is known as carbamide peroxide in dental and ear-care applications.
| Also known as | Carbamide peroxide, Hydrogen peroxide-urea |
|---|---|
| INCI name | Urea Peroxide |
| CAS number | 124-43-6 |
| EC number | 204-701-4 |
| CosIng ID | 38839 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
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