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Is Zinc Silicate vegetarian?

Zinc Silicate

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Zinc Silicate is an inorganic compound formed from zinc and silicic acid, used in cosmetics as an absorbent and opacifying agent. It occurs naturally in minerals such as willemite and hemimorphite.

Also known as Silicic Acid, Zinc Salt (1:2)
INCI name Zinc Silicate
E number E557
INS number 557
CAS number 13597-65-4
CosIng ID 60306
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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