Caratteristica
- INCI
- Aminomethyl Propanol
- CAS
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124-68-5
Questo è il numero della sostanza nel registro del Chemical Abstracts Service. Il numero CAS identifica in modo univoco una sostanza indipendentemente dalla lingua, dal nome commerciale o dai sinonimi.
- EC
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204-709-8
Questo è il numero della sostanza nel sistema europeo di identificazione chimica (numero CE), utilizzato nelle banche dati normative europee, tra cui ECHA/CosIng.
- IUPAC
- 2-Amino-2-Methylpropanol
- Funzione
- buffering
- EU Restr.
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III/61
Status normativo dell'UE: uso limitato. L'ingrediente è consentito nei cosmetici dell'UE, ma il suo uso e l'etichettatura sono regolamentati.
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Descrizione
Aminomethyl Propanol is a small, water-soluble amine used in cosmetics mainly as a pH adjuster and neutralizing agent. In simple terms, it helps bring a formula into the right acidity range so the product stays stable, feels pleasant, and works as intended. You’ll often find it in gels, lotions, serums, and styling products, especially formulas that need thickening or a specific texture.
For skin and hair, its role is indirect but important: by helping a product sit at the right pH, it can support the performance of ingredients like carbomers, preservatives, and some active ingredients. That means smoother gels, better spreadability, and more consistent results from the formula. People who use lightweight skincare or hair products may benefit from it simply because it helps those products keep their intended texture and performance.
Caveat: Aminomethyl Propanol is not an active treatment ingredient, and it is usually present in very small amounts. In higher concentrations or in very sensitive formulas, pH adjusters can contribute to irritation, so the overall product formula matters more than the ingredient alone. As always, if you know your skin reacts easily, it’s smart to patch test new products.
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