Allowed in EU

Disodium Salicylphosphate

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

What is it?

Disodium 2-phosphonoxybenzoate

What does it do?

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

  • Antioxidant

    neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin

  • Chelating

    binds metal ions to prevent them from interfering with formulation stability

  • Skin conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin

EU regulatory status

Disodium Salicylphosphate 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 Salicylphosphate?

Disodium Salicylphosphate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Disodium 2-phosphonoxybenzoate

Is Disodium Salicylphosphate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

What does Disodium Salicylphosphate do in cosmetic products?

Disodium Salicylphosphate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, chelating, skin conditioning.

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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