Sodium Trimetaphosphate
A cosmetic ingredient used as anticaking, buffering, chelating in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Trisodium trimetaphosphate
What does it do?
Sodium Trimetaphosphate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Anticaking
prevents powders from clumping or caking, keeping them free-flowing
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Buffering
stabilises the pH of a product
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Chelating
binds metal ions to prevent them from interfering with formulation stability
EU regulatory status
Sodium Trimetaphosphate 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 Trimetaphosphate?
Sodium Trimetaphosphate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Trisodium trimetaphosphate
Is Sodium Trimetaphosphate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Trimetaphosphate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Trimetaphosphate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Trimetaphosphate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anticaking, buffering, chelating.
What is the CAS number of Sodium Trimetaphosphate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Trimetaphosphate is 7785-84-4.
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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