Is Stannous Chloride vegan?

Stannous Chloride

Vegan

Stannous chloride, or tin(II) chloride, is an inorganic tin salt with the formula SnCl2. It is used as an antioxidant and reducing agent in food and cosmetic applications. It is produced by dissolving tin metal in hydrochloric acid.

Also known as SnCl2, Tin chloride, Tin dichloride, Tin(II) chloride
INCI name Stannous Chloride
E number E512
CAS number 7772-99-8
EC number 231-868-0
CosIng ID 38230
Last reviewed 22 April 2026

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