Is 2-Acrylamido-2-Methylpropane Sulfonic Acid (AMPS) safe in cosmetics?
2-Acrylamido-2-Methylpropane Sulfonic Acid (AMPS) has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
2-Acrylamido-2-Methylpropane Sulfonic Acid (AMPS)
Also known as: 1-Propanesulfonic acid, 2-methyl-2-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)amino]-, Lubrizol 2404, Lubrizol AMPS, AMPS, EINECS 239-268-0 (+3 more)
INCI: 2-ACRYLAMIDO-2-METHYLPROPANE SULFONIC ACID
2-Acrylamido-2-Methylpropane Sulfonic Acid (AMPS) (CAS 15214-89-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Viscosity controlling; used as monomer for polymer synthesis (e.g.,. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data.
View industrial chemical safety profile for CAS 15214-89-8 →
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
2-Acrylamido-2-Methylpropane Sulfonic Acid (AMPS) is classified GHS Danger (H302, H332, H315, H318, H319, H335) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu status; Chemicals: ghs classifications.signal word/hazard statement code
Function
Viscosity controlling; used as monomer for polymer synthesis (e.g., acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymers)
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-methyl-2-(prop-2-enoylamino)propane-1-sulfonic acid
InChIKey
XHZPRMZZQOIPDS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR concluded acryloyldimethyltaurate polymers are safe in present practices of use
For full compliance data across multiple jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.
Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for 2-Acrylamido-2-Methylpropane Sulfonic Acid (AMPS).
Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
10,000 - 100,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
No specific technical function
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for 2-Acrylamido-2-Methylpropane Sulfonic Acid (AMPS) — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Known Synonyms
1-Propanesulfonic acid, 2-methyl-2-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)amino]-
Lubrizol 2404
Lubrizol AMPS
AMPS
EINECS 239-268-0
UNII-490HQE5KI5
EC No.: 239-268-0
239-268-0
Chemical Function
No specific technical function
Regulatory Lists
drinking_water; Europe; manufacturing; plastic_additive
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in pharmaceutical data.
SOURCE
ChEMBL / DrugCentral / FAERS
DB_PHARMA CAS match
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS rows from the pharmaceutical spoke database.
ChEMBL ID
CHEMBL1907040
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 2-Acrylamido-2-Methylpropane Sulfonic Acid (AMPS) allowed in the EU?
2-Acrylamido-2-Methylpropane Sulfonic Acid (AMPS) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 2-Acrylamido-2-Methylpropane Sulfonic Acid (AMPS) do in cosmetics?
2-Acrylamido-2-Methylpropane Sulfonic Acid (AMPS) functions as: Viscosity controlling; used as monomer for polymer synthesis (e.g., acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymers). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 15214-89-8.
Is 2-Acrylamido-2-Methylpropane Sulfonic Acid (AMPS) used outside cosmetics?
2-Acrylamido-2-Methylpropane Sulfonic Acid (AMPS) also appears in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does 2-Acrylamido-2-Methylpropane Sulfonic Acid (AMPS) have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
2-Acrylamido-2-Methylpropane Sulfonic Acid (AMPS) is classified GHS Danger (H302, H332, H315, H318, H319, H335) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Compliance Tools
Check 2-Acrylamido-2-Methylpropane Sulfonic Acid (AMPS) compliance across multiple jurisdictions:
Ingredient Decoder
Paste a full ingredient list for instant analysis
82 Allergen Checker
Check for EU declarable fragrance allergens
Substance Compliance
Check compliance across multiple jurisdictions
MoS Calculator
Calculate Margin of Safety using SCCS methodology
Heavy Metal Limits
Compare limits across jurisdictions
Related Ingredients
3-Hydroxybutyrate/3-Hydroxyhexanoate Copolymer
EXCELLENT
Same category
Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling, ...
3-Hydroxybutyrate/4-Hydroxybutyrate Copolymer
EXCELLENT
Same category
Film forming, viscosity controlling, ...
4-PCA Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer
EXCELLENT
Same category
Film forming, hair conditioning, skin...
Acrylates Crosspolymer-3
EXCELLENT
Same category
Bulking agent, chelating agent, emuls...
Acrylates Crosspolymer-4
EXCELLENT
Same category
Emulsion stabilizer, film former, dis...
Acrylates Crosspolymer-6
EXCELLENT
Same category
Film former, viscosity increasing age...
(AGARICUS BLAZEI FERMENT + GANODERMA LUCIDUM FERMENT + GANODERMA MULTIPILEUM FERMENT) EXTRACT
GOOD
Similar safety
Anti-sebum, Antioxidant, Skin Protecting
(ANGELICA ACUTILOBA/PAEONIA LACTIFLORA/REHMANNIA GLUTINOSA) ROOT/CNIDIUM OFFICINALE RHIZOME EXTRACT
GOOD
Similar safety
Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning ...
(ANGELICA ACUTILOBA/PAEONIA LACTIFLORA/REHMANNIA GLUTINOSA/SCUTELLARIA BAICALENSIS) ROOT/(CNIDIUM OFFICINALE/COPTIS CHINENSIS) RHIZOME/GARDENIA JASMINOIDES FRUIT/PHELLODENDRON CHINENSE BARK EXTRACT
GOOD
Similar safety
(ANGELICA GIGAS/GLYCYRRHIZA URALENSIS/REHMANNIA GLUTINOSA ROOT)/ANGELICA GIGAS STEM/CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS FLOWER/(CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS/PRUNUS PERSICA SEED)PORIA COCOS WATER
GOOD
Similar safety
Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Pr...
(ANGELICA KEISKEI/CHRYSANTHEMUM ZAWADSKII) LEAF/STEM/CINNAMOMUM CASSIA BARK/TRICHOSANTES KIRILOWII FRUIT/ULMUS DAVIDIANA BARK/ROOT/(PAEONIA JAPONICA/BUPLEURUM FALCATUM/POLYGALA TENUIFOLIA ROOT)/VISCUS ALBUM STEM EXTRACT
GOOD
Similar safety
Anti-seborrheic, Anti-sebum, Antioxid...
(APPLE/CITRUS JUNOS/LENTIL/PEAR/PUMPKIN/STRAWBERRY/TOMATO FRUIT)/CORN KERNEL/(ARCTIUM LAPPA/BRASSICA OLERACEA ACEPHALA/CABBAGE/CAMELLIA SINENSIS/MORINGA OLEIFERA/RADISH/SPINACH LEAF)/(SORGHUM BICOLOR LEAF/STEM)/OAT MEAL/POTATO PULP/(CARROT/NELUMBO NUCIFERA/RADISH/WILD YAM ROOT)/(AMARANTHUS HYPOCHONDRIACUS/CASHEW/CICER ARIETINUM/COIX LACRYMA-JOBI MA-YUEN /MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA/PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS/PISTACIA VERA/RHYNCHOSIA NULUBILIS/RICE/SESAME/SETARIA ITALICA/SOYBEAN/SWEET ALMOND/WHEAT SEED)/HORDEUM VULGARE SPROUT/CYPERUS ESCULENTUS TUBER/ARTEMISIA PRINCEPS/BROCCOLI/CHENOPODIUM QUINOA/ENTEROMORPHA COMPRESSA/HORDEUM VULGARE/IPOMOEA BATATAS/LAMINARIA JAPONICA/LENTINUS EDODES/PLEUROTUS OSTREATUS/PORPHYRA TENERA/UNDARIA PINNATIFIDA EXTRACT
GOOD
Similar safety
Antioxidant
2-ACRYLAMIDO-2-METHYLPROPANE SULFONIC ACID
MODERATE
Chemical family
Not Reported
2-Acetonaphthone
MODERATE
Browse nearby
Masking, Perfuming
2-Acetylhydroquinone
MODERATE
Browse nearby
Antioxidant
Is 2-Acrylamido-2-Methylpropane Sulfonic Acid (AMPS) in Your Products?
Scan any product label with Piro — our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.
Try Piro Free →Analyze Your Full Ingredient List
Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for 2-Acrylamido-2-Methylpropane Sulfonic Acid (AMPS) in your formulation.