Aminomethyl Propanol

Aminomethyl Propanol is a cosmetic ingredient used as a buffering agent. It appears in about 1% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 8 studies of its skin or topical use.

INCI nameAMINOMETHYL PROPANOL
FunctionBUFFERING
CAS number124-68-5
EC number204-709-8
Prevalence1,192 products (1.28% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Scientific studies8 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches880

Used in

Hair Sprays 18.9%Mascaras 10.4%Styling Creams & Sprays 7.3%Gel, Pomade & Wax 6.3%Sunscreens 6%Serums 5.7%

Frequently asked

What does Aminomethyl Propanol do in skincare?
Aminomethyl Propanol functions as a buffering agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Aminomethyl Propanol?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially hair sprays (18.9% of its uses).

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