Tripotassium Phosphate
A cosmetic ingredient used as buffering in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Tripotassium Phosphate is the inorganic salt that conforms to the formula:
What does it do?
Tripotassium Phosphate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Buffering
stabilises the pH of a product
EU regulatory status
Tripotassium 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 Tripotassium Phosphate?
Tripotassium Phosphate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Tripotassium Phosphate is the inorganic salt that conforms to the formula:
Is Tripotassium Phosphate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Tripotassium Phosphate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Tripotassium Phosphate do in cosmetic products?
Tripotassium Phosphate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: buffering.
What is the CAS number of Tripotassium Phosphate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Tripotassium Phosphate is 7778-53-2.
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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: 03/06/2020