Allowed in EU

Sodium Phytate

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

What is it?

Myo-Inositol, hexakis(dihydrogen phosphate), sodium salt

What does it do?

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

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 Phytate 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 Phytate?

Sodium Phytate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Myo-Inositol, hexakis(dihydrogen phosphate), sodium salt

Is Sodium Phytate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Phytate do in cosmetic products?

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

What is the CAS number of Sodium Phytate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Phytate is 14306-25-3 / 34367-89-0.

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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