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AMMONIUM CARBAMATE

Molecular structure

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII I2W9615SWP · registered name AMMONIUM CARBAMATE · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Keeps pH steadyBUFFERING

Safety & regulatory references

Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Names & identifiers

AMMONIUM CARBAMATEINCI암모늄카바메이트Korean label name (MFDS standard)Carbamic acid, monoammonium saltSynonym
CAS No.chemical registry number
1111-78-0
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
214-185-2
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID9027360
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID107360
IUPAC
Ammonium carbamate
Molecular formula
CH6N2O2
Molecular weight
78.071 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance
solid
Molecular weight
78.07

Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 2 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • pH regulating agent1
  • Biocide1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

2 skin studies and 1 eye studies are on record.

Classed as low1

The study conclusions largely agree (100%). These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.

See all 3 studies
  • Category 6.3B (Category 3)
    Skin Irritation · Read Across
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion) according to
  • Category 6.4A (Category 2A)
    Eye Irritation · Read Across

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

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