Is Ammonium Nitrate vegetarian?
Ammonium Nitrate
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Ammonium Nitrate is a synthetic chemical compound with the formula NH4NO3, a white crystalline salt that is highly water-soluble, used mainly as a fertilizer and in some cosmetic formulations.
| Also known as | Nitric acid, ammonium salt |
|---|---|
| INCI name | Ammonium Nitrate |
| CAS number | 6484-52-2 |
| EC number | 229-347-8 |
| CosIng ID | 54599 |
| Last reviewed | 4 July 2026 |
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