Allowed in EU

Ammonium Persulfate

A cosmetic ingredient used as bleaching, oxidising in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Diammonium peroxodisulphate

What does it do?

Ammonium Persulfate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

Bleaching
lightens hair or skin tone by chemically reducing pigment
Oxidising
an oxidising agent — used in hair dyes, perms, and bleaches to drive chemical reactions

EU regulatory status

Ammonium Persulfate 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 Persulfate?

Ammonium Persulfate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Diammonium peroxodisulphate

Is Ammonium Persulfate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Ammonium Persulfate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Ammonium Persulfate do in cosmetic products?

Ammonium Persulfate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: bleaching, oxidising.

What is the CAS number of Ammonium Persulfate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Ammonium Persulfate is 7727-54-0.

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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