Ammonium Glycolate
INCI: AMMONIUM GLYCOLATE
CAS 55901-06-1
Acetic acid, hydroxy-, monoammonium salt
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Acetic acid, hydroxy-, monoammonium salt
Purpose
Function
Exfoliant (AHA salt); pH adjuster; skin conditioning
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionmoderate
Sensitizationmoderate
MoSadequate
NOAEL150 mg/kg
ConcernModerate
Verdict
Increases photosensitivity — sunscreen mandatory; professional peels (>4%) require separate safety assessment; irritation potential at low pH
US Note
Permitted — CIR reviewed glycolic acid + salts as safe; FDA recommends sunscreen use with AHAs
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Ratings
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