Is Ammonium AMPS safe in cosmetics?
Ammonium AMPS has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Ammonium AMPS
INCI: AMMONIUM AMPS
Ammonium AMPS (CAS Not specifically assigned in CosIng (monomer salt of 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Monomer or viscosity modifier; rheology modifier. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not specifically assigned in CosIng (monomer salt of 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid)
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Function
Monomer or viscosity modifier; rheology modifier
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific CIR review; structurally related AMPS polymers have been assessed within broader polymer groups
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ammonium AMPS.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ammonium AMPS.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ammonium AMPS allowed in the EU?
Ammonium AMPS EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ammonium AMPS do in cosmetics?
Ammonium AMPS functions as: Monomer or viscosity modifier; rheology modifier. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned in CosIng (monomer salt of 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid).
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