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Is Methyl Niacinamide Chloride vegan?

Methyl Niacinamide Chloride

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Methyl Niacinamide Chloride is a quaternary pyridinium salt derived from niacinamide (a form of vitamin B3), used as a cosmetic ingredient.

Also known as Methyl Nicotinamide Chloride, Methyl Nicotinamide Chloride,Pyridinium, 3-(aminocarbonyl)-1-methyl-, chloride (1:1), Pyridinium, 3-(aminocarbonyl)-1-methyl-, chloride (1:1)
INCI name Methyl Niacinamide Chloride
EC number 463-670-7
CosIng ID 91741
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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