An alkaline ingredient used to adjust pH.
What it is
Aminomethyl propanol is an amino alcohol. It is used to raise pH and to neutralise acidic polymers such as carbomers, and in hair sprays it neutralises film-forming resins.
Where it is used
Found in gels, creams, hair styling products and sunscreens.
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
- Buffering
- Stabilising the pH of an aqueous medium in a narrow range even if an acid or base is added. Altering and/or maintaining a cosmetic product's pH at the desired level.
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 (306)
- Beautiful Day Ultimate Hydration Body Cream · Bath & Body Works
- Revolution Master Flick Dip Liquid Eyeliner · Revolution
- Revolution Big Lash Fierce Colour Mascara · Revolution
- Revolution Mood Switch Aura Highlight Trippin Pink · Revolution
- Revolution Brow Fixer · Revolution
- Relove Glossy Fix Clear Brow Gel & Mascara · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Midnight Cherry Flutter Flex Mascara Burgundy · Revolution
- Revolution Laminate Brow Fixer · Revolution
- Relove Power Brow Fix Clear · Revolution
- Relove H2O Hydrate Primer · Revolution
- Relove Power Fix Primer · Revolution
- Revolution Wrap Brow Tubing Brow Gel · Revolution