3-Aminopropane Sulfonic Acid
3-Aminopropane Sulfonic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - hydrotrope, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 7 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | 3-AMINOPROPANE SULFONIC ACID |
| Function | SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING |
| CAS number | 3687-18-1 |
| EC number | 222-977-4 |
| Prevalence | 7 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 10 |
Used in
Face Primers 14.3%Facial Treatments 14.3%Hair Loss Treatments 14.3%Hair Serums 14.3%Night Moisturizers 14.3%Scalp Treatments 14.3%
Frequently asked
- What does 3-Aminopropane Sulfonic Acid do in skincare?
- 3-Aminopropane Sulfonic Acid functions as a surfactant - hydrotrope, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is 3-Aminopropane Sulfonic Acid allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain 3-Aminopropane Sulfonic Acid?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially face primers (14.3% of its uses).
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