Sodium Polyitaconate
A cosmetic ingredient used as chelating in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What does it do?
Sodium Polyitaconate 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
EU regulatory status
Sodium Polyitaconate 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 Polyitaconate?
Sodium Polyitaconate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. A detailed chemical description is not currently available in the public dataset.
Is Sodium Polyitaconate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Polyitaconate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Polyitaconate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Polyitaconate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: chelating.
What is the CAS number of Sodium Polyitaconate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Polyitaconate is 26099-89-8.
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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: 21/11/2014