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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