AMPD™ ULTRA PC | Multifunctional Amino Alcohol

AMPD ULTRA PC™ amino alcohol is a multifunctional additive for personal care applications. It is used as a neutralizer and stabilizer and provides rapid, effective and efficient neutralization. AMPD ULTRA PC helps to reduce emulsion particle size and enhance rheological properties. It aids in pigment dispersion and improves dispersion stability, making it particularly well-suited for use in mascara and color cosmetics.

Uses and Applications

AMPD ULTRA PC is a high-efficiency neutralizing agent for acid-functional raw materials used across a wide range of applications, including:

BB and CC Creams
Blush
Concealers
Eyebrow Products
Eye Liner
Eye Shadow
Facial Primers
Foundations and Liquid Makeup
Mascara
Personal Cleansing
Skin Care
Sun Care

Typical Properties*

Form White Crystalline Solid
Purity (wt% min) 99
Secondary amines (wt%) <0.5
Nitrosamine content (ppb) <50
Molecular weight (g) 105.14
Amine value (mg KOH/g) 534
Water (wt%) <0.5%
APHA color (20% aqueous solution, max)
pKa @ 20°C 8.76
Solubility in water (20°C) Soluble

*Values shown are typical properties and are not to be considered product specifications. Test methods available upon request.

Product Benefits

Rapid, efficient neutralization
Low odor, low color, non-yellowing in formulation
Gentle and non-irritating in use; suitable for use in hypoallergenic products
Aids in pigment dispersion and improves dispersion stability
Reduces emulsion particle size and improves emulsion appearance, stability and rheological profile
Enhances application properties and improves product aesthetics
Primary amine with fully substituted α-carbon; no abstractable hydrogen
Broad compatibility with commonly used personal care ingredients
Exceptional formulating latitude

Compliance and Regulatory Status

All Advancion ULTRA PC grades are compliant with the industry’s most stringent standards and regulations worldwide, including:

U.S. Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act
European Union Regulation No. 1223/2009
Japan Standards for Cosmetics (and amendments)
ASEAN 2008 Cosmetic Directive (annex updated March 2013)
China Food and Drug Administration “Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics”
Brazil ANVISA Mercosur Resolution on Personal Hygiene Products and Cosmetics
Mexico: not included in the List of Prohibited and Restricted Substances in Perfumes and Cosmetics