Allowed in EU

Sodium Metaphosphate

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

What is it?

Sodium metaphosphate

What does it do?

Sodium Metaphosphate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

Buffering
stabilises the pH of a product
Chelating
binds metal ions to prevent them from interfering with formulation stability
Oral care
used in oral-hygiene products such as toothpaste, mouthwash, and dental gels

EU regulatory status

Sodium Metaphosphate 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 Metaphosphate?

Sodium Metaphosphate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium metaphosphate

Is Sodium Metaphosphate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Metaphosphate do in cosmetic products?

Sodium Metaphosphate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: buffering, chelating, oral care.

What is the CAS number of Sodium Metaphosphate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Metaphosphate is 10361-03-2 / 50813-16-6.

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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