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Aminomethyl Propanol

Korean: 아미노메틸프로판올 · Functions: buffering

KR South Korea (MFDS)

Restricted MFDS restricted ingredients

Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
2급 아민함량이 0.5%를 초과하는 경우에 한함

Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 17, 2026

EU European Union (CosIng)

Restricted Annex III/61

Maximum: Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5%

Conditions: - Do not use 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

Source: EU CosIng — Annex III · checked Oct 17, 2026

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

Other markets

How Aminomethyl Propanol is treated in 4 more markets, from the overseas cosmetic regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Always confirm with the regulator of that country before selling there.

MarketStatusConditions
CN ChinaRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): * 기타 제한조건 및 요구사항 : 니트로화 시스템과 함께 사용하지 않고, 니트로아소민의 형성을 피해야 함; 최대순도는 99%이며, 원료 중 2차 알킬아민의 최대함량은 0.5%임; 제품 중 니트로아소민의 최대함량은 50μg/kg임; 아질산염이 없는 용기에 보존하여야 함.
AS ASEAN (10 countries)Restricted MFDS summary (Korean): * 【Restrictions】 Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product : Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : 2급 아민 최대 허용 함량 : 0.5% * 【Restrictions】 Other limitations and requirements : • Do not use with nitrosating systems • Minimum purity: 99% • Maximum...
BR BrazilRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : Under maximum secondary amine: 0.5% * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : 2급 아민 최대 허용 함량 : 0.5% * Restrictions 【Other limitations and requirements】 : No use with nitrosating systems. Minimum 99% -Pureza. Maximum -Tenor of secondary...
AR ArgentinaRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : Under maximum secondary amine: 0.5% * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : 2급 아민 최대 허용 함량 : 0.5% * Restrictions 【Other limitations and requirements】 : No use with nitrosating systems. Minimum 99% -Pureza. Maximum -Tenor of secondary...

Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 17, 2026

Products listing Aminomethyl Propanol

Also listed as

AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL 아미노메틸프로판올

Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.

Frequently asked questions

Is Aminomethyl Propanol banned in the European Union?

In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Restricted” (EU CosIng — Annex III). The maximum allowed is Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5%. A restricted ingredient is allowed within the stated conditions.

Is Aminomethyl Propanol banned in South Korea?

In Korea's MFDS records it is listed as “Restricted” (MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions). A restricted ingredient is allowed within the stated conditions.

Is Aminomethyl Propanol allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

What is Aminomethyl Propanol used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: buffering.

What is Aminomethyl Propanol called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 아미노메틸프로판올.

Which K-beauty products contain Aminomethyl Propanol?

10 products we checked list it, for example ma:nyo Air Light Moisturizing Sunscreen, Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Serum SPF 50, Mediheal Derma Cream Madecassoside Blemish Repair.

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