Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Very limited ingredient-specific safety data; if used as a polymerization monomer, residual AMPS levels in final polymers should be controlled; potential acrylamide impurity requires monitoring
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ammonium AMPS safe in cosmetics?
Very limited ingredient-specific safety data; if used as a polymerization monomer, residual AMPS levels in final polymers should be controlled; potential acrylamide impurity requires monitoring The EU classifies Ammonium AMPS as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
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).
What is the Margin of Safety for Ammonium AMPS?
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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