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Disodium Pyrophosphate

A cosmetic ingredient used as anticorrosive, buffering, chelating in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Disodium dihydrogenpyrophosphate

What does it do?

Disodium Pyrophosphate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Anticorrosive

    protects formulations and packaging from corrosion, especially metal components

  • Buffering

    stabilises the pH of a product

  • Chelating

    binds metal ions to prevent them from interfering with formulation stability

EU regulatory status

Disodium Pyrophosphate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Disodium Pyrophosphate?

Disodium Pyrophosphate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Disodium dihydrogenpyrophosphate

Is Disodium Pyrophosphate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Disodium Pyrophosphate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Disodium Pyrophosphate do in cosmetic products?

Disodium Pyrophosphate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anticorrosive, buffering, chelating.

What is the CAS number of Disodium Pyrophosphate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Disodium Pyrophosphate is 7758-16-9.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010