Ammonium Phosphate is a chemical compound, the inorganic salt of phosphoric acid produced by a reaction between sulphuric acid and ammonia.

What it is used for and where
Cosmetics
Buffering agent. Iingredient that can bring an alkaline or acid solution to a certain pH level and prevent it from changing, in practice a pH stabiliser that can effectively resist instability and pH change.

Oral care agent. This ingredient can be placed in the oral cavity to improve and/or maintain oral hygiene and health, to prevent or improve a disorder of the teeth, gums, mucous membrane.

pH adjuster. This ingredient tends to restore the pH of a cosmetic formulation to its optimal value. The correct pH value is an essential determinant for lipid synthesis in the stratum corneum. The average physiological pH value of the face ranges between 5.67 and 5.76. The hair fibre has a pH value of 3.67.
Synonyms: Buffering Agents, Oral Care Agents, pH Adjusters
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CAS: 7722-76-1