Allowed in EU

Ammonium Phosphate

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

What is it?

Ammonium dihydrogenorthophosphate

What does it do?

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

Buffering
stabilises the pH of a product
Oral care
used in oral-hygiene products such as toothpaste, mouthwash, and dental gels

EU regulatory status

Ammonium Phosphate 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 Phosphate?

Ammonium Phosphate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Ammonium dihydrogenorthophosphate

Is Ammonium Phosphate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

What does Ammonium Phosphate do in cosmetic products?

Ammonium Phosphate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: buffering, oral care.

What is the CAS number of Ammonium Phosphate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Ammonium Phosphate is 7722-76-1.

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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