Good Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data

Ammonium Carbamate

INCI: AMMONIUM CARBAMATE

CAS Number
1111-78-0
Function
Buffering
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR reviewed as a component of Ammonium Carbonate โ€” safe as used when formulated to be non-irritating

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Toxicological Studies

4 study endpoints found for Ammonium Carbamate. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.

Endpoint Value Route Species Study Type Source
NOAEL ca.2214.5 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH
NOAEL ca.1695.7 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH
NOAEL 474 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH
NOEL 684 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH

Expert Verdict

Component of commercial Ammonium Carbonate mixture; releases ammonia upon decomposition; ensure adequate pH buffering in formulation

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ammonium Carbamate safe in cosmetics?

Component of commercial Ammonium Carbonate mixture; releases ammonia upon decomposition; ensure adequate pH buffering in formulation The EU classifies Ammonium Carbamate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD. 4 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is Ammonium Carbamate allowed in the EU?

Ammonium Carbamate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Ammonium Carbamate do in cosmetics?

Ammonium Carbamate functions as: Buffering. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1111-78-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Ammonium Carbamate?

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.

What is the NOAEL for Ammonium Carbamate?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Ammonium Carbamate is ca.2214.5 mg/kg bw/day based on a oral study via oral route in rat. A total of 4 study endpoints are available. Source: REACH.

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