Is Ammonium Phosphate safe in cosmetics?
Ammonium Phosphate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Ammonium Phosphate
INCI: AMMONIUM PHOSPHATE
Ammonium Phosphate (CAS 7722-76-1 (monoammonium phosphate)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Buffering, pH Adjuster, Corrosion Inhibitor. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Buffering, pH Adjuster, Corrosion Inhibitor
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Safe per CIR (2016 Final Report on Phosphoric Acid and Its Salts)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ammonium Phosphate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ammonium Phosphate.
Regulatory Flags
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ammonium Phosphate allowed in the EU?
Ammonium Phosphate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ammonium Phosphate do in cosmetics?
Ammonium Phosphate functions as: Buffering, pH Adjuster, Corrosion Inhibitor. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7722-76-1 (monoammonium phosphate).
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