Mixed Isopropanolamine

AKA: 1-Aminopropan-2-ol, 1-AMINO-2-PROPANOL, Threamine, Monoisopropanolamine

Synthetic

Not Clean

Mixed Isopropanolamines is a blend of Isopropanolamine, Diisopropanolamine and Triisopropanolamine

Formula

C3H9NO

Mol. Weight

75.11

CAS #

78-96-6

Form

Liquid

Functions

Buffering

Stabilizes pH

UV Protection

Traditional Use

Developed in the 20th century as a pH buffer and emulsifier in cosmetics. Created to stabilize formulations and adjust acidity, particularly in cleansing and conditioning products.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Caution

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU✔ permitted

JAPAN✔ permitted

CANADA✔ permitted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Caution

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory0 listings

🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →

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Verified Jun 2026

Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR