Common Name(s): Polyacrylamidomethylpropane sulfonic acid,cosmetic functional active,established formulation chemistry
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Adjusts formulation ph or provides reactive carbonyl groups for polymer formation, chelation, or exfoliant keratolysis activity.
Why It's Used: Acid/anhydride ingredients serve critical formulation chemistry roles โ ph adjustment, active group provision, or polymer building block function depending on the specific molecule.
How It Works: Carboxylic acid groups provide h+ donation for ph adjustment (pka determines formulation buffering range). electrophilic carbonyl reacts with nucleophilic polymer chain-ends for ester or amide crosslinking.
Typically Found In: Cosmetic formulations
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ cosmetic active
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional - supplier confirmation required
Halal Status: Unverified - supplier confirmation required
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: the record's own source_notes does not assert a non-animal origin, or instructs the reader to verify with the supplier; "yes" asserts knowledge the record does not hold. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Safety and function documented in cosing and cosmetic chemistry technical literature at standard formulation concentrations.
Last Verified: 2026-03-12
Primary Sources: Cosing database,polyacrylamidomethylpropane sulfoni technical review