AMP-ULTRA™ PC | Multifunctional Amino Alcohol

AMP-ULTRA™ PC is a multifunctional additive for personal care applications. It is used as a neutralizer, stabilizer and pigment dispersion aid and provides rapid, effective and efficient neutralization without yellowing. AMP-ULTRA PC is supplied as an anhydrous solid (AMP-ULTRA PC 1000), or as an aqueous solution at concentrations of 95% (AMP-ULTRA PC 2000) or 89% (AMP-ULTRA PC 3000).

Uses and Applications

AMP-ULTRA PC is a high-efficiency neutralizing agent for acid-functional raw materials used in a wide range of applications, including:

Aerosol and Pump Hairsprays
Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizers
Body Wash
Color Cosmetics
Dry Shampoo
Hair Colorants
Hair Gels, Mousses and Styling Aids
Hair Treatments
Personal Cleansers
Shampoos and Conditioners
Skin Care
Sun Care

Typical Properties*

Appearance Colorless solid or liquid
Purity (wt% min) 99
Secondary amines (wt%) <0.5
Nitrosamine content (ppb) <50
Molecular w (g) 89.14
Amine value (mg KOH/g)
- AMP-ULTRA PC 1000 629
- AMP-ULTRA PC 2000 598
- AMP-ULTRA PC 3000 560
Water (wt%)
- AMP-ULTRA PC 1000 <0.5
- AMP-ULTRA PC 2000 5
- AMP-ULTRA PC 3000 11
Color (APHA) 20 max.
pKa @ 20°C 9.72
Solubility in water (20°C)
- AMP-ULTRA PC 1000 Soluble
- AMP-ULTRA PC 2000 Miscible
- AMP-ULTRA PC 3000 Miscible

*Values shown are typical properties and are not to be considered product specifications. Test methods available upon request.

Product Benefits

Rapid, efficient neutralization
Low odor, low color, non-yellowing in formulation
Promotes superior high humidity curl retention (HHCR) in hair sprays and styling products
Provides excellent in-can corrosion inhibition in aerosol formulations
Reduces emulsion particle size; improves emulsion appearance and stability
Exhibits excellent compatibility with carbomer and other synthetic acrylic rheology modifiers
Aids pigment dispersion
Features excellent alcohol tolerance with both ethanol and isopropanol
Primary amine with fully substituted α-carbon; no abstractable hydrogen
Broad compatibility with commonly used personal care ingredients
Exceptional formulating latitude

Compliance and Regulatory Status

All Advancion ULTRA PC grades are compliant with the industry’s most stringent standards and regulations worldwide, including:

U.S. Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act

European Union Regulation No. 1223/2009

Japan Standards for Cosmetics (and amendments)

ASEAN 2008 Cosmetic Directive (annex updated March 2013)

China Food and Drug Administration “Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics”

Brazil ANVISA Mercosur Resolution on Personal Hygiene Products and Cosmetics

Mexico: not included in the List of Prohibited and Restricted Substances in Perfumes and Cosmetics

Listed as inert ingredient in approved drug products