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Is Ammonium Glycolate vegetarian?

Ammonium Glycolate

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Ammonium Glycolate is the ammonium salt of glycolic acid, used in cosmetics as an exfoliating and pH-adjusting agent.

Also known as Acetic acid, hydroxy-, monoammonium salt
INCI name Ammonium Glycolate
CAS number 35249-89-9
CosIng ID 74397
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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