2-Acrylamido-2-Methylpropane Sulfonic Acid (AMPS)
INCI: 2-ACRYLAMIDO-2-METHYLPROPANE SULFONIC ACID
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Residual monomer contamination is the critical concern; acrylamide impurity must be minimized and must not be used as free monomer in finished products; cGMP required to limit impurities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 2-Acrylamido-2-Methylpropane Sulfonic Acid (AMPS) safe in cosmetics?
Residual monomer contamination is the critical concern; acrylamide impurity must be minimized and must not be used as free monomer in finished products; cGMP required to limit impurities. The EU classifies 2-Acrylamido-2-Methylpropane Sulfonic Acid (AMPS) as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
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.
What is the Margin of Safety for 2-Acrylamido-2-Methylpropane Sulfonic Acid (AMPS)?
adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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