Ammonium Nitrate
Ammonium Nitrate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a buffering agent. It is used in 1 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 21 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | AMMONIUM NITRATE |
| Function | BUFFERING |
| CAS number | 6484-52-2 |
| EC number | 229-347-8 |
| Prevalence | 1 products (0% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 21 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 18,100 |
Used in
Conditioners 100%
Frequently asked
- What does Ammonium Nitrate do in skincare?
- Ammonium Nitrate functions as a buffering agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Ammonium Nitrate 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 Nitrate?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially conditioners (100% of its uses).
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