Is Ferrous Ammonium Sulfate vegetarian?
Ferrous Ammonium Sulfate
Ferrous ammonium sulfate, also known as Mohr's salt, is an inorganic double salt of ferrous sulfate and ammonium sulfate, produced synthetically from mineral sources. It is used as a laboratory reagent and in cosmetics due to its stability against oxidation.
| Also known as | Diammonium iron bis(sulphate), Mohr's salt, Sulfuric acid, ammonium iron(2+) salt (2:2:1) |
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| INCI name | Ferrous Ammonium Sulfate |
| CAS number | 10045-89-3 |
| EC number | 233-151-8 |
| CosIng ID | 83762 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
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