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AMMONIUM SULFITE

Diammonium sulfite is a p-block molecular entity and a sulfite salt.

Molecular structure

Definition

Diammonium sulfite is a p-block molecular entity and a sulfite salt.

Source: PubChem

US FDA substance register · UNII 8LF589Y5GD · registered name AMMONIUM SULFITE · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Ammonium Sulfite is an inorganic salt that conforms to the formula:

Cosmetic roles

Reduces other ingredientsREDUCINGStops microbes growing in the productPRESERVATIVECurls or straightens hairHAIR WAVING OR STRAIGHTENING

Safety & regulatory references

Restricted
China · South Korea · Taiwan

Source: MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information

Argentina · Brazil

  • Field of application and/or use : (a) an oxidizer in hair dyes (b) straighteners hair products (c) facial sunless d) Other self-tanning
  • Maximum concentration permitted at final product : (a) 0,67% expressed as SO 2free (b) 6.7% expressed as SO 2 free (c) 0.45% expressed as SO 2free d) 0,40% expressed as SO 2free
  • Maximum concentration permitted at final product : 0.2% (expressed as Free SO2)

ASEAN

  • Field of application and/or use : (a) Oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair straightening products (c) Self- tanning products for the face (d) Other self- tanning products
  • Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product : (a) 0.67 % expressed as free SO2 (b) 6.7 % expressed as free SO2 (c) 0.45 % expressed as free SO2 (d) 0.40 % expressed as free SO2
  • Other limitations and requirements : For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product As a preservative, see Annexe VI, Part 1, No 9

European Union

  • Product Type, body parts : (a) Oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair straightening products (c) Self-tanning products for the face (d) Other self-tanning products
  • Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation : (a) 0.67% (as free SO2) (b) 6.7% (as free SO2) (c) 0.45% (as free SO2) (d) 0.40% (as free SO2)
  • Other : For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product
  • Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation : 0.2% (as free SO2)

Source: MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information

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

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

Restriction III/99 V/9 · Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

Reviewed by CIR: Sulfites

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Reviewed by CIR: Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Sulfite, Potassium Sulfite, Ammonium Sulfite, Sodium Bisulfite, Ammonium Bisulfite, Sodium Metabisulfite, and Potassium Metabisulfite

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

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Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name 亜硫酸アンモニウム: 本品は、次の化学式で表される無機塩である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

AMMONIUM SULFITEINCI암모늄설파이트Korean label name (MFDS standard)Sulfurous acid, diammonium saltSynonym亜硫酸アンモニウムJapanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
10196-04-0
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
233-484-9
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID2064991
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID4032667
IUPAC
Diammonium sulfite
Molecular formula
H8N2O3S
Molecular weight
116.14 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance
Ammonium sulfite is a colorless crystalline solid. The primary hazard is the threat to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken to limit its spread to the environment. It is used in the manufacture of other chemicals, in medicine, and photography. · Large Crystals, Dry Powder, Liquid
Odour
Odorless · odourless
Solubility
Soluble in water, almost insoluble in alcohol, acetone.
Density
greater than 1.1 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) · 1.41 @25 °C
Stability
UNDER INFLUENCE OF AIR & HEAT LOSES ALL ITS WATER OF CRYSTALLIZATION & IS GRADUALLY OXIDIZED TO AMMONIUM SULFATE. /AMMONIUM SULFATE MONOHYDRATE/
pH
Its aq soln is alkaline to litmus. /ammonium sulfate monohydrate/ · 7.3-7.6 (((60-70C))
Colour
colourless
Relative density
1.41 ()
Decomposition temperature
60-70 ℃
Molecular weight
116.135

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: PubChem · KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 14 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.

  • Soil amendments4
  • pH regulating agent2
  • Reducing agent2
  • Processing aids not otherwise specified2
  • Intermediate1
  • Dye1
  • Hair waving or straightening (EPA)1
  • Preservative1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

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