Ammonium Trichloroacetate
A cosmetic ingredient used as exfoliating in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Ammonium Trichloroacetate
What does it do?
Ammonium Trichloroacetate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Exfoliating
removes dead skin cells from the surface, revealing fresher skin underneath
EU regulatory status
Ammonium Trichloroacetate 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 Trichloroacetate?
Ammonium Trichloroacetate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Ammonium Trichloroacetate
Is Ammonium Trichloroacetate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Ammonium Trichloroacetate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Ammonium Trichloroacetate do in cosmetic products?
Ammonium Trichloroacetate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: exfoliating.
What is the CAS number of Ammonium Trichloroacetate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Ammonium Trichloroacetate is 857169-57-4.
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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: 12/10/2020