Is Ammonium Benzoate vegan?

Ammonium Benzoate

Vegan

Ammonium Benzoate is the ammonium salt of benzoic acid, prepared by reacting benzoic acid with ammonia. It is used as a preservative and buffering agent.

INCI name Ammonium Benzoate
CAS number 1863-63-4
EC number 217-468-9
CosIng ID 31845
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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