Allowed in EU

Sodium Polyphosphate

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

What is it?

Polyphosphoric acids, sodium salts

What does it do?

Sodium Polyphosphate 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

EU regulatory status

Sodium 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 Polyphosphate?

Sodium Polyphosphate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Polyphosphoric acids, sodium salts

Is Sodium Polyphosphate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Polyphosphate do in cosmetic products?

Sodium Polyphosphate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: chelating.

What is the CAS number of Sodium Polyphosphate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Polyphosphate is 68915-31-1.

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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