An inorganic polyphosphate used as a chelating agent.
What it is
Sodium hexametaphosphate is a sodium polyphosphate (sodium metaphosphate) that binds metal ions. CosIng lists it as an anticorrosive, chelating and fragrance ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in toothpastes, bath products, cleansers and some emulsions.
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
- Anticorrosive
- Preventing and or inhibiting the corrosion of the packaging material.
- Chelating
- Forming complexes with metal ions which could affect the stability and/or appearance of cosmetics.
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (32)
- BLONDME Bond Enforcing Premium Lightener 9+ 450 g · Schwarzkopf Professional
- BLONDME Clay Lightener 350 g · Schwarzkopf Professional
- Mouthwash Whitening · Personnelle
- Zahnpasta PRO 3D White Clinical Intensive Whitening · Oral-B
- Pro-Expert menthe fraiche · Oral-B
- Oral-B 3D White Toothpaste Intensive Whitening Freshness Blast 94g · Oral-B
- Oral-B 3D White Toothpaste Intensive Whitening Diamond Clean 94g · Oral-B
- Oral-B 3D White Professional Enamel Strong Whitening Toothpaste 90g · Oral-B
- Oral-B 3D White Freshness Blast Toothpaste 95g · Oral-B
- Oral-B 3D White Enamel Strong Whitening Toothpaste 95g · Oral-B
- Oral-B Gum Care & Intensive Clean Toothpaste 110g · Oral-B
- Oral-B 3D White Luxe Perfection Whitening Toothpaste 95g · Oral-B