Is Water vegetarian?
Water
Water is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula H2O, a transparent, tasteless, odorless liquid that is the main constituent of Earth's oceans, lakes, and living organisms. In cosmetics it is used as a solvent and base for formulations.
| Also known as | Aqua (EU), Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water, Deionized Water, Distilled Water, Purified Water |
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| INCI name | Water |
| CAS number | 7732-18-5 |
| EC number | 231-791-2 |
| CosIng ID | 92472 |
| Last reviewed | 4 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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