What is AMP 95 chemical?
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AMP-95® by ANGUS Chemical Company is 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol containing 5% added water. Acts as a corrosion inhibitor. It is a colorless liquid with relatively low viscosity. It contributes to pH stability, low odor and anticorrosive properties.
What is aminomethyl propanol made from?
2-aminoisobutyric acid
Aminomethyl propanol can be produced by the hydrogenation of 2-aminoisobutyric acid or its esters.
What is AMP Ultra PC?
AMP-ULTRA™ PC is a multifunctional additive for personal care applications. It is used as a neutralizer, stabilizer and pigment dispersion aid and provides rapid, effective and efficient neutralization without yellowing.
What does aminomethyl propanol do?
Aminomethyl propanol is a pH adjuster that can also be found in lotions, hair and skin care products. It alters the pH of a product to improve stability. Every formula has an optimum pH to make it work best. For example, a formula that’s more acidic works better for soap scum removal.
Is aminomethyl propanol safe in hand sanitizer?
Aminomethyl propanol isn’t really toxic itself, but can be contaminated with nitrosamines which are carcinogenic in nature. Tocopheryl acetate is low on the toxicity scale, but is often contaminated with hydroquinone, an extreme skin irritant.
Is aminomethyl propanol safe?
Aminomethyl propanol is a synthetic ingredient used in cosmetics as a pH adjuster. It is considered safe as currently used in amounts of 2% or less in cosmetic formulas.
Is aminomethyl propanol safe for skin?
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel concludes that aminomethyl propanol and aminomethyl propanediol are safe as cosmetic ingredients in the practices of use and concentrations as described in this safety assessment.
Is aminomethyl propanol bad for skin?
Aminomethyl propanol is a synthetic ingredient used in cosmetics as a pH adjuster. It is considered safe as currently used in amounts of 2% or less in cosmetic formulas. Aminomethyl propanol can penetrate skin’s uppermost layers, but does not go further, meaning it does not get into the body.
Why is aminomethyl propanol in hand sanitizer?
Aminomethyl propanol is used as a pH adjuster and buffer-solution in all kinds of cosmetic products*.