Ammonia
(in 230 products)

Potential Risk Index®:

ISCE InhaleISCE SwallowISCE ContactISCE Environment
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About:

Functions:
1. Antiseptic / Disinfectant - Prevents growth of unwanted microorganisms.
2. Insecticide / Pesticide - Kills or inhibits unwanted organisms
Ammonia is a colorless inorganic compound of nitrogen and hydrogen with the formula NH3, usually in a gaseous form with a characteristic pungent odor. Ammonia is irritating to the skin, eyes, nose, throat, and lungs. It is essential for many biological processes and has various industrial applications.
EU CosIng Annex III Restriction Information:
Regulation:
(EC) No 1223/2009
Regulated By:
82/368/EEC
Annex/Ref#:
III/4
Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation:
6% (as NH3)
Wording of conditions of use and warnings:
Above 2%: Contains ammonia
Recent Findings:
The Hong Kong Consumer Council has stated that "Ammonia is often added to oxidative permanent hair dyes to make the dyes stay permanently in the hair. However, ammonia has a pungent odour and can easily cause allergy to the scalp and eyes."
Scientific References:
Regulatory References:
1. South Korea - Ministry of Food and Drug Safety - Prohibited/Restricted Chemicals
- Ref: 418
2. EU CosIng Annex III, SUBSTANCES WITH RESTRICTIONS IN COSMETIC PRODUCTS [2018]
- Ref: III/4
3. Japan - Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare - Restricted Ingredients
- Zinc, ammonia and silver substituted zeolite
4. Argentina Ministerio de Salud - Restricciones
- Amóníaco
5. Cosmetic Ingredient Review
6. Japan’s List of Designated Food Additives under Article 10 of the Food Sanitation Act
- Ammonia

Safety and Hazards (UN GHS):

1. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage (H314)
2. Toxic if inhaled (H331)
3. Very toxic to aquatic life (H400)
4. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects (H411)

Potential Health Concerns For:

1. Asphyxia Neonatorum (PubMed ID:12717664)
2. Brain Diseases (PubMed ID:23880158)
3. Brain Diseases, Metabolic (PubMed ID:17661800)
4. Brain Edema (PubMed ID:11481608)
5. Cardiovascular Diseases (PubMed ID:14761428)
6. Central Nervous System Diseases (PubMed ID:16382341)
7. Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury (PubMed ID:31863799)
8. Dermatitis, Allergic Contact (PubMed ID:16823706)
9. Disorders of Excessive Somnolence (PubMed ID:6436733)
10. End Stage Liver Disease (PubMed ID:10206825)
11. Gastritis (PubMed ID:21761737)
12. Hepatic Encephalopathy (PubMed ID:12420312)
13. Hyperammonemia (PubMed ID:23880158)
14. Necrosis (PubMed ID:2524618)
15. Neurotoxicity Syndromes (PubMed ID:23284918)
16. Poisoning (PubMed ID:1276935)
17. Seizures (PubMed ID:10776465)
18. Status Epilepticus (PubMed ID:17661800)
19. Teratogenesis (PubMed ID:33745965)
20. Weight Loss (PubMed ID:31863799)

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