Ammonium Chloride
Ammonium Chloride is a cosmetic ingredient used as a buffering, fragrance agent. It is used in 24 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 480 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | AMMONIUM CHLORIDE |
| Function | BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING |
| CAS number | 12125-02-9 |
| EC number | 235-186-4 |
| Prevalence | 24 products (0.03% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 480 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 14,800 |
Used in
Shampoos 58.3%Face Cleansers 20.8%Body Washes 8.3%Hand Soaps 4.2%Other Haircare 4.2%Styling Creams & Sprays 4.2%
Frequently asked
- What does Ammonium Chloride do in skincare?
- Ammonium Chloride functions as a buffering, fragrance agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Ammonium Chloride allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Ammonium Chloride?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially shampoos (58.3% of its uses).
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