The Basics On Ammonium Glycolate
What is Ammonium Glycolate?
Synthetic form of glycolic acid used as a pH adjuster and exfoliant.
What are other names for Ammonium Glycolate?
ACETIC ACID, HYDROXY-, MONAMMONIUM SALT, AMMONIUM GLYCOLATE, AMMONIUM HYDROXYACETATE, AMMONIUM SALT GLYCOLIC ACID, GLYCOLIC ACID, AMMONIUM SALT, HYDROXY- MONAMMONIUM SALT ACETIC ACID, and MONAMMONIUM SALT ACETIC ACID, HYDROXY-
What is Ammonium Glycolate used for?
Synthetic form of glycolic acid used as a pH adjuster and exfoliant. It is sometimes paired with regular glycolic acid to maintain the pH in a range that allows exfoliation.
How Ammonium Glycolate is classified
Exfoliant
Recommendations for using Ammonium Glycolate during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Ammonium Glycolate During Pregnancy
What we know about using Ammonium Glycolate while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Ammonium Glycolate from CIR
No report found.
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Products where you might find Ammonium Glycolate
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List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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