An amino alcohol used as a buffering agent.
What it is
Aminomethyl propanediol (2-amino-2-methylpropane-1,3-diol) is a substituted aliphatic diol with an amino group. CosIng lists it as a buffering and fragrance ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in creams, gels, serums and hair care products, where it is used to adjust pH.
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.
The label does not show its concentration.
Functions
EU regulation
EU · Annex III, entry 61Monoalkylamines, monoalkanolamines and their salts
- Maximum concentration
- Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5%
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223
Products with this ingredient (46)
- Revolution 5D Lash Mascara · Revolution
- Revolution 5D Lash Pow Mascara · Revolution
- Poreless Jelly · Maybelline
- Lash Sensational® Sky High · Maybelline
- Lash Sensational Body · Maybelline
- The Falsies® Surreal · Maybelline
- Lash Sensational® · Maybelline
- THE COLOSSAL® CURL BOUNCE · Maybelline
- Radiant Youth Day Cream SPF30 · Lumene
- Blueberry Sensitive Mascara · Lumene
- Blueberry Sensitive Volume Mascara · Lumene
- Stay Length Mascara · Lumene