Is Ammonium Chloride vegetarian?
Ammonium Chloride
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 |
| E number | E510 |
| INS number | 510 |
| CAS number | 12125-02-9 |
| EC number | 235-186-4 |
| CosIng ID | 31857 |
| Last reviewed | 4 July 2026 |
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