Aminomethyl Propanol
A cosmetic ingredient used as buffering in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
2-Amino-2-methylpropanol
What does it do?
Aminomethyl Propanol is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Buffering
stabilises the pH of a product
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Aminomethyl Propanol is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 61). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Aminomethyl Propanol?
Aminomethyl Propanol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2-Amino-2-methylpropanol
Is Aminomethyl Propanol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Aminomethyl Propanol is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Aminomethyl Propanol do in cosmetic products?
Aminomethyl Propanol is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: buffering.
What is the CAS number of Aminomethyl Propanol?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Aminomethyl Propanol is 124-68-5.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010