Aminotrimethylene Phosphonic Acid

INCI: AMINOTRIMETHYLENE PHOSPHONIC ACID

CAS Number
6419-19-8
Function
Chelating agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Listed in PCPC/INCI; widely used industrial chelator; no specific FDA restriction for cosmetic use

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Can be irritating at higher concentrations. Environmental persistence concern โ€” aminophosphonates are poorly biodegradable, which may conflict with COSMOS/Ecocert natural certification goals. REACH registered substance โ€” check dossier for full toxicology profile.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin epa_safer_alternative

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aminotrimethylene Phosphonic Acid safe in cosmetics?

Can be irritating at higher concentrations. Environmental persistence concern โ€” aminophosphonates are poorly biodegradable, which may conflict with COSMOS/Ecocert natural certification goals. REACH registered substance โ€” check dossier for full toxicology profile. The EU classifies Aminotrimethylene Phosphonic Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Aminotrimethylene Phosphonic Acid allowed in the EU?

Aminotrimethylene Phosphonic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Aminotrimethylene Phosphonic Acid do in cosmetics?

Aminotrimethylene Phosphonic Acid functions as: Chelating agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 6419-19-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Aminotrimethylene Phosphonic Acid?

not established 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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