Is Sodium Chloride vegan?
Sodium Chloride
Sodium chloride is the chemical name for common salt (NaCl). It can be obtained by mining rock salt deposits, by evaporation of salt water, or from sea water, and is used in cosmetics as a viscosity agent, preservative, and exfoliant.
| Also known as | Common salt, Halite, MARIS SAL, Maris Sal (EU),Pink Salt, natrii chloridum, Rock salt, Sea salt, Table salt |
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| INCI name | Sodium Chloride |
| CAS number | 7647-14-5 |
| EC number | 231-598-3 |
| CosIng ID | 92507 |
| Last reviewed | 16 April 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.
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