Allowed in EU

Trisodium Phosphate

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

What is it?

Trisodium orthophosphate

What does it do?

Trisodium Phosphate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

Buffering
stabilises the pH of a product
Chelating
binds metal ions to prevent them from interfering with formulation stability

EU regulatory status

Trisodium 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 Trisodium Phosphate?

Trisodium Phosphate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Trisodium orthophosphate

Is Trisodium Phosphate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

What does Trisodium Phosphate do in cosmetic products?

Trisodium Phosphate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: buffering, chelating.

What is the CAS number of Trisodium Phosphate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Trisodium Phosphate is 7601-54-9.

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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