AMMONIUM CHLORIDE ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is primarily used as a viscosity modifier and electrolyte in rinse-off cleansing products, where it helps thicken certain surfactant systems. It can also support buffering and deodorant functions in some formulas.
What does AMMONIUM CHLORIDE do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is primarily used as a viscosity modifier and electrolyte in rinse-off cleansing products, where it helps thicken certain surfactant systems. It can also support buffering and deodorant functions in some formulas.
Is AMMONIUM CHLORIDE clean?
From a clean-beauty perspective, this ingredient is generally uncomplicated at typical cosmetic levels, with no major restricted-list profile. Higher concentrations can be drying or irritating to eyes or compromised skin, so use level and product type matter.
Is AMMONIUM CHLORIDE sustainable?
This material is usually made from industrial mineral or nitrogen-based feedstocks rather than renewable plant sources. It is an inorganic salt, so biodegradability is not the right lens, but it dissociates in water and does not have the persistence profile associated with many synthetic polymers or silicones.
Is AMMONIUM CHLORIDE COSMOS-approved?
It is permitted under COSMOS natural and organic standards as a simple inorganic salt, subject to normal purity and supplier documentation. Its Green Chemistry profile is mixed but acceptable, with simple manufacture and low persistence, balanced against non-renewable feedstocks.
How does AMMONIUM CHLORIDE work chemically?
This compound is a small, highly water-soluble inorganic electrolyte made of oppositely charged ions, which is why it can strongly affect surfactant micelle structure and viscosity. It is typically used at low levels in aqueous systems, often below a few percent, and excess electrolyte can thin or destabilize some surfactant blends.
Last updated 2026-05-13