Sodium Glycereth-1 Polyphosphate
A cosmetic ingredient used as chelating, gel forming, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
1,2,3-Propanetriol, ethoxylated, esters with tetraphosphoric acid, sodium salts (1 mol EO average molar ratio)
What does it do?
Sodium Glycereth-1 Polyphosphate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Chelating
binds metal ions to prevent them from interfering with formulation stability
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Gel forming
thickens a liquid formulation into a gel-like consistency
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Sodium Glycereth-1 Polyphosphate 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 Glycereth-1 Polyphosphate?
Sodium Glycereth-1 Polyphosphate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 1,2,3-Propanetriol, ethoxylated, esters with tetraphosphoric acid, sodium salts (1 mol EO average molar ratio)
Is Sodium Glycereth-1 Polyphosphate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Glycereth-1 Polyphosphate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Glycereth-1 Polyphosphate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Glycereth-1 Polyphosphate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: chelating, gel forming, surfactant - cleansing, viscosity controlling.
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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