Aminomethyl Propane
pH adjuster (buffering agent), Fragrance ingredient
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
pH adjuster (buffering agent), Fragrance ingredient
Purpose
Function
pH adjuster (buffering agent), Fragrance ingredient
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Restricted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
EU Max ConcentrationSecondary amine content max 0.5%; nitrosamine content max 50 ug/kg
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationnone
MoSnot established
NOAEL300 mg/kg
ConcernLow
Verdict
Permitted in EU with alkanolamine restrictions (Annex III Entry 61: secondary amine ≤0.5%, nitrosamine ≤50 ug/kg). CIR concluded safe as used at up to 2% in leave-on products.
US Note
No specific FDA restrictions; reported in 133 VCRP formulations predominantly eye area (121 products)
Assessment
Ratings
Reference
Identifiers
No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.