Is Ammonium Persulfate vegetarian?
Ammonium Persulfate
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Vegan
Ammonium persulfate is an inorganic compound, a colourless salt highly soluble in water, that acts as a strong oxidizing agent used in polymer chemistry, hair bleaching, and as a cleaning/bleaching agent.
| Also known as | Ammonium peroxydisulfate, Diammonium peroxodisulphate |
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| INCI name | Ammonium Persulfate |
| E number | E923 |
| INS number | 923 |
| CAS number | 7727-54-0 |
| EC number | 231-786-5 |
| CosIng ID | 74419 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
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