PHOSPHORUS PENTOXIDE – function in cosmetics

This entry shows data from the EU CosIng database. An editorial description has not been written and reviewed yet.

Functions

Buffering: Stabilising the pH of an aqueous medium in a narrow range even if an acid or base is added. Altering and/or maintaining a cosmetic product's pH at the desired level.
Chelating: Forming complexes with metal ions which could affect the stability and/or appearance of cosmetics.

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.