An amino alcohol, used as a pH adjuster and dispersing agent.
What it is
Amino methylisobutanol is a small amino alcohol defined in CosIng by its structural formula. CosIng lists it as a non-surfactant dispersing ingredient and a pH adjuster.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
Functions
- Dispersing (non-surfactant)
- Facilitating the dispersion of solids in liquids. They function primarily by coating the solid through the process of adsorption, thus changing the surface characteristic of the suspended solid.
- pH adjuster
- Controlling the pH of cosmetic products.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.