Ammonium Propionate
Ammonium Propionate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a preservative agent. It is used in 2 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | AMMONIUM PROPIONATE |
| Function | PRESERVATIVE |
| CAS number | 17496-08-1 |
| EC number | 241-503-7 |
| Prevalence | 2 products (0% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 30 |
Used in
General Moisturizers 50%Leave-in Treatments 50%
Frequently asked
- What does Ammonium Propionate do in skincare?
- Ammonium Propionate functions as a preservative agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Ammonium Propionate 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 Propionate?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (50% of its uses).
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