Ammonium Hydroxide

Ammonium Hydroxide is a cosmetic ingredient used as a buffering, denaturant agent. It is used in 141 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 82 studies of its skin or topical use.

INCI nameAMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
FunctionBUFFERING, DENATURANT
CAS number1336-21-6
EC number215-647-6
Prevalence141 products (0.15% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Scientific studies82 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches8,100

Used in

Facial Treatments 12.1%Exfoliators 11.3%Eyeliners 9.9%Serums 9.2%General Moisturizers 7.8%Face Cleansers 7.1%

Frequently asked

What does Ammonium Hydroxide do in skincare?
Ammonium Hydroxide functions as a buffering, denaturant agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Ammonium Hydroxide allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Ammonium Hydroxide?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially facial treatments (12.1% of its uses).

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