Potassium Vanadyl Tungstate Antimonate
A cosmetic ingredient used as antimicrobial, antioxidant, chelating in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Potassium Vanadyl Tungstate Antimonate is the product obtained by the reaction of Na9[SbW9O33]·19.5H2O and hydrated oxovanadium sulfate (VOSO4.5H2O) in a sodium acetate buffer with subsequent reaction by potassium chloride.
What does it do?
Potassium Vanadyl Tungstate Antimonate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antimicrobial
kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms
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Antioxidant
neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin
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Chelating
binds metal ions to prevent them from interfering with formulation stability
EU regulatory status
Potassium Vanadyl Tungstate Antimonate 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 Potassium Vanadyl Tungstate Antimonate?
Potassium Vanadyl Tungstate Antimonate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Potassium Vanadyl Tungstate Antimonate is the product obtained by the reaction of Na9[SbW9O33]·19.5H2O and hydrated oxovanadium sulfate (VOSO4.5H2O) in a sodium acetate buffer with subsequent reaction by potassium chloride.
Is Potassium Vanadyl Tungstate Antimonate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Potassium Vanadyl Tungstate Antimonate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Potassium Vanadyl Tungstate Antimonate do in cosmetic products?
Potassium Vanadyl Tungstate Antimonate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antimicrobial, antioxidant, chelating.
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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: 18/04/2018