Is Ammonium Chloride vegan?

Ammonium Chloride

Vegan

Ammonium chloride is an inorganic salt with the formula NH4Cl, occurring naturally as the mineral salammoniac. It is a white, water-soluble crystalline compound produced synthetically or mined, and is used in cosmetics, food, and fertilizers.

Also known as Ammonii chloridum, Sal ammoniac
INCI name Ammonium Chloride
CAS number 12125-02-9
EC number 235-186-4
CosIng ID 31857
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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