Food use
Food-use source coverage is present in the current record.
The ingredient appears in food-oriented source coverage or allowed-use references, which makes food use easier to support than a context with no domain signal at all.
- beauty
- cleaning
- food
- industrial
Ammonium chloride
CAS 12125-02-9
Biocide · Deodorizer · Flavouring and nutrient
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Why it's flagged
EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1035 composition records across product categories including Furniture and furnishings, Industrial products, Laboratory supplies.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Ammonium chloride appears in these published regulatory listings.
- commercial_presence
- consumer_product_presence
- cpdat_category:beauty|cleaning|pharma|food|industrial
- currently_marketed_ndc
- definition_level:complete
- definition_type:primary
- inactive_ingredient_database
- ingredient_type:ingredient substance
USFDAinactive ingredient database5 entries
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE; Maximum daily exposure: 8 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: SYRUP; Potency: 131.68 mg/5mlSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET; Maximum daily exposure: 8 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE; Maximum daily exposure: 21 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, FILM COATED; Potency: 8 mgSource →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1035 composition records across product categories including Furniture and furnishings, Industrial products, Laboratory supplies. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including process regulator, pH regulating agent, Deodorizer.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1035 composition records across product categories including Furniture and furnishings, Industrial products, Laboratory supplies. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including process regulator, pH regulating agent, Deodorizer.Source →
USFDAmarketed drug occurrenceFDA NDC lists this ingredient in 48 active drug products and 51 total products.
- FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 48 active drug products and 51 total products.Source →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.Source →
Evidence
No graded sources yet for Ammonium chloride. We publish evidence only once a source is linked and reviewed — this ingredient is in the catalog, but has not been assessed.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Good fit
Fragrance avoidance
Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.
The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.
Where it appears
Prevalence of Ammonium chloride in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
1,035
Brands
6
Furniture and furnishingsIndustrial productsLaboratory suppliesPersonal careBatteriesRaw materials
Typical roles
BiocideDeodorizerFlavouring and nutrientFragranceSoil amendmentsThickening agentViscosity modifierDoor leaf, bottom rail, top rail: thin mdf (component #2)
Found in these products
- Glacier + granite men's body washMethodMinor
- ALDI Jahnke Chile Stangen 0.99€ 150g 1kg 6.60€ALDI Jahnke · SnacksMinor
- Türkisch PfefferTrimex · SnacksHigh
- Haribo lakridsHaribo · SnacksHigh
- Salty Sea 170g HariboHaribo lakrisMinor
- Liquorice larryA Date With… · Plant Based Foods And BeveragesModerate
- StardustHaribo lakrisMinor
- Haribo Fruktlurer Mix 170gHARIBO LAKRIS ASMinor
- Clean Comfort Body and Face WashDove · Body WashCritical
- Method Men Juniper Sage Body Washmethod men · HairMinor
- SanigelPMH · Gel DermoprotectorHigh
- Lifebuoy Total 10 Germ Protection HandwashLifebuoy is sold by Hindustan Unilever · HandwashHigh
- Reglisse douceZachte Zoete DropCritical
