Allowed in EU

Sodium Calcium Zinc Phosphate

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

What is it?

Sodium Calcium Zinc Phosphate is the product obtained by the fusion of sodium oxide, calcium oxide, zinc oxide and phosphorus oxide

What does it do?

Sodium Calcium Zinc Phosphate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Abrasive

    removes material from the skin or other surface, used in scrubs and toothpaste

  • Buffering

    stabilises the pH of a product

  • Nail conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, or condition of fingernails and toenails

  • Skin conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin

  • Uv absorber

    absorbs ultraviolet light, used in sunscreens and to protect formulations from UV degradation

EU regulatory status

Sodium Calcium Zinc Phosphate 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 Sodium Calcium Zinc Phosphate?

Sodium Calcium Zinc Phosphate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium Calcium Zinc Phosphate is the product obtained by the fusion of sodium oxide, calcium oxide, zinc oxide and phosphorus oxide

Is Sodium Calcium Zinc Phosphate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Sodium Calcium Zinc Phosphate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Sodium Calcium Zinc Phosphate do in cosmetic products?

Sodium Calcium Zinc Phosphate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: abrasive, buffering, nail conditioning, skin conditioning, uv absorber.

What is the CAS number of Sodium Calcium Zinc Phosphate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Calcium Zinc Phosphate is -.

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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