Sodium Tocopheryl Phosphate
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, emulsion stabilising, reducing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sodium salt of a complex mixture of esters of phosphoric acid and Tocopherol
What does it do?
Sodium Tocopheryl Phosphate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antioxidant
neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin
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Emulsion stabilising
stabilises emulsions of oil and water, preventing separation over time
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Reducing
a reducing agent — donates electrons to break chemical bonds, used in perms and depilatories
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Sodium Tocopheryl 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 Tocopheryl Phosphate?
Sodium Tocopheryl Phosphate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium salt of a complex mixture of esters of phosphoric acid and Tocopherol
Is Sodium Tocopheryl Phosphate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Tocopheryl Phosphate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Tocopheryl Phosphate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Tocopheryl Phosphate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, emulsion stabilising, reducing, skin conditioning, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying, viscosity controlling.
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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