Aminomethyl Propanol (AMP)
- Bases
- CAS 124-68-5
- IUPAC: 2-amino-2-methylpropan-1-ol
Aminomethyl Propanol (AMP) (CAS 124-68-5) appears in 1 of the 1,812 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of June 2026). It is readily biodegradable.
Low-hazard pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5% concentrations. No GHS hazard classification at mixture level. Fully water-soluble and biodegradable. No systemic health concerns under normal use.
Aminomethyl propanol (AMP, CAS 124-68-5) is a common pH adjuster and co-dispersant in car care polishes, coatings, and cleaning formulas. Present at very low concentrations (typically 0.1–0.5%), it neutralizes acidic components, stabilizes emulsions, and helps keep abrasive particles in suspension.
At these concentrations AMP does not carry GHS hazard classifications at the mixture level — it is well below concentrations that would trigger H318 (serious eye damage) or H335 (respiratory irritant) for the neat substance. Biodegradable and water-soluble, with no aquatic toxicity concerns at the dilutions present in a final consumer product.
AMP is also used in personal care products (shampoos, rinse-out conditioners) at similar concentrations, which gives it a long safety track record in consumer applications.
Health & environment profile
- VOC
- no
- Prop 65 listed
- no
- Asthmagen
- no
- EPA Safer Choice
- no
- Aquatic toxicity
- no
- Biodegradable
- yes
- Bioaccumulative
- no
- Persistent
- no
- Ozone depleting
- no
- Microplastic
- no
- PFAS
- no
- Env. score
- 4/5
Common questions about Aminomethyl Propanol (AMP)
- What is Aminomethyl Propanol (AMP) used for in car care?
- pH adjuster and dispersing agent in polishes and coatings
- Is Aminomethyl Propanol (AMP) a VOC?
- No. Aminomethyl Propanol (AMP) is not classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
- Is Aminomethyl Propanol (AMP) on California's Proposition 65 list?
- No. Aminomethyl Propanol (AMP) is not on California's Proposition 65 list.
- Is Aminomethyl Propanol (AMP) biodegradable?
- Yes. Aminomethyl Propanol (AMP) has a confirmed biodegradable profile.
1 product contain this
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Health and environment notes translate the manufacturer Safety Data Sheet, the GHS classification, and authoritative regulatory listings (California Prop 65, EPA). Not medical advice. They describe the ingredient itself; whether a hazard applies to a finished product depends on its concentration and how it's used.