Is Stannous Chloride vegetarian?
Stannous Chloride
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 |
| INS number | 512 |
| CAS number | 7772-99-8 |
| EC number | 231-868-0 |
| CosIng ID | 38230 |
| Last reviewed | 22 April 2026 |
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