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pH Adjuster

ISOPROPYLAMINE

CAS 75-31-0
25

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A small primary amine used in trace amounts as a pH neutralizer. The raw material is corrosive, toxic, and extremely flammable; only trace neutralized salt is acceptable in finished cosmetics.

Function

BUFFERING

Skin benefits

  • Used as a pH adjuster (neutralizing amine)
  • Functional in trace amounts
  • Helps salt fatty acids in formulas

Known concerns

  • Extremely flammable liquid and vapor (H224)
  • Toxic by skin/inhalation/oral routes (H301/H311/H331)
  • Causes severe skin burns and eye damage (H314/H318)

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve, so always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.