Ammonium Nitrate
A cosmetic ingredient used as buffering in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Nitric acid, ammonium salt
What does it do?
Ammonium Nitrate 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
Ammonium Nitrate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ammonium Nitrate?
Ammonium Nitrate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Nitric acid, ammonium salt
Is Ammonium Nitrate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Ammonium Nitrate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Ammonium Nitrate do in cosmetic products?
Ammonium Nitrate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: buffering.
What is the CAS number of Ammonium Nitrate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Ammonium Nitrate is 6484-52-2.
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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