A sodium salt of glycerophosphoric acid, used as an antiplaque and oral care ingredient.
What it is
Sodium glycerophosphate is a sodium salt of glycerophosphoric acid, the phosphate ester of glycerol; it is listed under several CAS numbers covering different forms. CosIng lists it as an antiplaque and oral care ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of products, such as toothpastes.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
Functions
- Antiplaque
- Helping protect against plaque.
- Oral care
- Providing cosmetic effects to the oral cavity, e.g. cleansing, deodorising, protecting.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.