Tea-Polyphosphate
A cosmetic ingredient used as chelating, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Polyphosphoric acids, esters with triethanolamine
What does it do?
Tea-Polyphosphate 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
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
Tea-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 Tea-Polyphosphate?
Tea-Polyphosphate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Polyphosphoric acids, esters with triethanolamine
Is Tea-Polyphosphate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Tea-Polyphosphate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Tea-Polyphosphate do in cosmetic products?
Tea-Polyphosphate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: chelating, surfactant - emulsifying.
What is the CAS number of Tea-Polyphosphate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Tea-Polyphosphate is 68131-71-5.
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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