Sodium Phosphate
A cosmetic ingredient used as buffering in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sodium dihydrogenorthophosphate
What does it do?
Sodium Phosphate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Buffering
stabilises the pH of a product
EU regulatory status
Sodium 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 Phosphate?
Sodium Phosphate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium dihydrogenorthophosphate
Is Sodium Phosphate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Phosphate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Phosphate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Phosphate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: buffering.
What is the CAS number of Sodium Phosphate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Phosphate is 7558-80-7 / 7632-05-5.
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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