AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL
What is it?
“Aminomethyl propanol is a clear, colorless liquid that neutralizes acids to form salts and water. It is an alkanolamine.” – Wikipedia
What are the effects?
This substance belongs to the groups:
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) identifies that this substance
“causes serious eye irritation, is harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects and causes skin irritation, causes serious eye damage.”
Apart from the ingredients actual side effects, aminomethyl propanol could also form nitrosamines in products.
To avoid the formation of nitrosamines it should never be mixed in the same cosmetic formulations as nitrosating agents. However, as nitrosating agents, i.e. all nitrites, are very common to cosmetic ingredient compounds, especially in preservatives, it is unfortunately quite common that the reaction occurs.
The formed nitrosamines are one of the most well-known carcinogens: ca 90 % of all nitrosamines tested are said to be carcinogenic.
This substance is restricted for use in cosmetic products within the European Union as is belongs to the chemical group “monoalkanolamines and their salts”. The restrictions say
“Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5%”, and it should not be used with nitrosating systems; “Minimum purity: 99%, Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials), Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg – Keep in nitrite-free containers.”
Contamination
Even though it is not listed on the list of ingredients, products with aminomethyl propanol may contain impurities from:
- Nitrosamines – Linked to endocrine disruption, cancer, organ system toxicity, and is prohibited to use in cosmetics in the EU and Canada.
How is it used?
Aminomethyl propanol is used as a pH adjuster and buffer-solution in all kinds of cosmetic products*. It has been found in hair care, skin care, and body care products.
In its use as a pH adjuster, mainly in hair colors and hair-straightening formulation that a strong adjuster, it can be found in concentrations above 12%. This is well-above the non-toxic level.
We use the European Commissions definition of Cosmetics:
“Cosmetics range from everyday hygiene products such as soap, shampoo, deodorant, and toothpaste to luxury beauty items including perfumes and makeup”.
Did you find this ingredient in a product?
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This ingredient is high on the ingredient list of a new product by Aunt Jackie’s: Ice Curls
It is in a hand sanitizer sold at Wal Mart in the U.S.
It is named Ultra Defense Sani Smart Hand Sanitizer and is made in Brooklyn, N.Y. by a company named K7 Design Group. I bought it on August 1, 2020 and believe this is the first time I have seen it.
Its main ingredient is 69% denatured alcohol.
This ingredient is in several hand sanitizers.
What in the world is going on??????
I found this ingredient in degasa hand sanitizer purchased at Family Dollar in Vicksburg, Ms
aminomethyl propanol is an inactive ingredient in Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer.
Found in Spa Soap brand hand sanitizer made in Canada by Sante Manufacturing Inc. Mississauga, Ontario
HYGN quality hand sanitizer has this ingredient, sold by Office Max. I’m going to return this product.
This ingredient is in hand sanitizer
It’s also found in MEDEX HAND SANITIZER from Medex Labs online.
Found in degasa hand sanitizer purchased at Dollar Tree in South Florida
Se encuentra en el producto company WHATEVER, esta hecho en Canadá.
Found in Clean n’ Natural brand hand sanitizer made in the U.S. Purchased at Sam’s Club. Bought two bottles and one does not contain this ingredient.
I found this in the ECO Styler Professional Styling Gel. It is listed as the 5th ingredient. No specific website because you can get ECO Styler from Walmart, Target, Amazon, etc. etc.
Arbonne Baby Lotion
Found listed as an inactive ingredient in University Medical pharmaceuticals hand sanitizer
THIS PRODUCT IS IN PURELL HAND SANITIZER WHICH IS THE #1 BRAND USED IN HOSPITALS.
Found this product in Kroger waterless hand sanitizer with aloe
Also found in Soo’AE hand sanitizer. The amount not specified.
I found this in a hand sanitizer given to me by my employer. The amount cannot be determined from the label.
On Art Naturals Hand Sanitizer ingredient list.
This ingredient is in a hand sanitizer I purchased from Sam’s Club in Morrow GA
Found it in hand sanitizer distributed by University Medical Pharmaceuticals Corp.
I bought it at Walmart in Houston, TX in July 2020.
There were plenty on the shelf.
It has a sticky feeling and smells like anesthesia
This substance is found in RAW SUGAR Hand Sanitizer. Houston, TX
Found this ingredient in Sanzi Derm Antiseptic Hand Sanitizer, bought from BI-LO. It was listed as the 3rd ingredient., behind water and carbomer.
found in DEVACurl light defining Gel….
It’s in Dial professional antibacterial hand sanitizer fragrance free gel.
I found this substance in a hand sanitizer distributed by Yankee Trader of No. Kingstown R.I. And sold by Ocean State Job Lot throughout the Northeast..
Found this ingredient in bellapierre hand sanitizer, 5th “other” ingredient.
I found this on bath & body works Hand sanitizer. Purchased at del Monte shopping center in Monterey, Ca.
I found this ingredient in Wildersense hand sanitizer. It is made in the US the company is in Houston.
It’s in my Purell Advanced hand sanitizer.
I found this ingredient in Live Clean hand sanitizer.
This ingredient is found in New Life Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer as a non active ingredient. Is it harmful?
I found this in PICO hand sanitizing gel it is the 5th ingredient.
Found this in hand sanitizer made in Turkey manufactured in New York Delta Brand Inc. Called Personal Car Hand Sanitizer sold at the Family Dollar stores in kentucky
Found 2-amino methyl 1-propanol in ArtNaturals scent-free hand sanitizer 62.5% ethyl alcohol 1-gallon size, purchased on Amazon
This ingredient is the third in five listed ingredients in B.A.G. (Best Accessory Group, Belgium), made in China, and sold at Aldi’s.
This ingredient is the third in five listed ingredients in “daily care by My Beauty Spot” Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer, made by B.A.G. (Best Accessory Group, Belgium), made in China, and sold at Aldi’s. (this Comment is a correction of one I just posted)
LifeToGo Hand Sanitizer made by the company Accelerate360 LLC located in Smyma, GA contains this ingredient. It is listed last on ingredient label which usually means there is less of the stuff in the product than any of the other ingredients in this hand santizer.
I found this in Sauve Hand Sanitizer sold at Family Dollar in Harvey, La
I misspelled SUAVE. I want to be accurate.
If you find these ingredients in your hand sanitizer is that okay for kids?
This is also found in Defend Hand Sanitizer which I purchased at the Exchange store in base. I don’t like the smell and regret buying it
Found this ingredient in Clean N’ natural Hand Sanitizer and the percentage was not on it. They did however let you know that it’s 70% Alcohol Based, which I’m sure everyone is o paying attention too and not the other harmful ingredients that could be in it. .
Found in Clean N’ Natural hand sanitizer sold at Walgreens. It just says made in Canada and distributed by Clean N’ Natural Products Calabasas, CA 91302.
ONLY use plant-based hand sanitizer like the stuff from http://www.GloucesterBio.com, it is used by 150 Massachusetts Youth Soccer Town programs.
Found in Pearlessence Brightening Eye Serum
Found aminomethyl propanol in hand sanitizer by Grove Collaborative, love the smell of their hand sanitizer.
Found in hair dye sold in UK called Color One. By Patrick Mulato France. Claims to be natural
Brut roll on deodorant. I have an underarm rash and I’m doing some research for possible causes.
It is in Surya Brasil Henna Cream even though they claim their product is completely natural.
Listed about tenth in Goldwell’s Ultra Volume root lift spray for hair.
I found this (1st listed ingredient) in MICA Beauty Cosmetics “ eye primer” and ironically I just read above – it’s known to be an eye irritant! WTHeck!
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If you’re studying alopecia, hair damage, avoiding scalp disorders, fast hair growth, hair health more often than not, very similar ideas actualize.
As a rule of thumb, you want to avoid hair treatments and products that use chemicals like parabens, DEA and sulfates.
What is good for your hair is beneficial for your skin all the same.
Clearly the content here is so accurate for various reasons. It avoids the usual pitfalls and mistakes so many fall into: getting defective alternatives. Thank you so much!
Found in OLAY RETINOL 24 NIGHT CREAM and the cream stated paraben, phthalates, perfumes free. Such a skunky assumptions because still has this cariogenic substance.
Found in OLAY RETINOL 24 NIGHT CREAM and the cream stated paraben, phthalates, perfumes free. Such a skunky assumptions because still has this cariogenic substance.
It’s in Biossance Hand Sanitizer. I’m getting so frustrated trying to find a safe hand sanitizer. B&BW sanitizers seem relatively safe…for humans. But they can be very toxic to cats. I threw how many dollars worth, expecting I could find one that would be safe for me, my family and our pets. But it seems no matter how “natural”, etc. these sanitizers are, they have toxic incredients. I just ordered several Purell and Grove Collaborative sanitizers, only to discover here that they, too, contain this aminomethyl propanol.
I see that Aminomethyl Propanol is in Murad Essential-C Cleanser that I use daily!