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Is Ammonium Hydroxide vegan?

Ammonium Hydroxide

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Ammonium Hydroxide is an aqueous solution of ammonia used as an acidity regulator and raising agent (E527) in food and as an alkalising agent in cosmetic formulations.

Also known as AMMONIA, Ammonia solution, Ammonia water, Ammonia, anhydrous, Ammonium hydroxyde, Aqua ammonia, Aqueous ammonia
INCI name Ammonium Hydroxide
E number E527
INS number 527
CAS number 1336-21-6
EC number 231-635-3
CosIng ID 31870
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