A sodium phosphate used as a buffering, chelating and oral care agent.
What it is
Sodium metaphosphate is an inorganic sodium phosphate. CosIng lists it as a buffering, chelating and oral care ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in toothpastes, mouthwashes and some cleansing products.
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.
The INCI name covers several polymeric forms; the label does not show which one is used.
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.
- 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.
Products with this ingredient (7)
- Dentifrice turmeric · OPTISMILE NATURAL
- Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Cream · Sulwhasoo
- Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Cream Rich · Sulwhasoo
- Water Bank Hyaluronique Bleu · Laneige
- Benefiance NutriPerfect Crème de Jour SPF15 Shiseido · Shiseido
- Future Solution LX Sérum Intensif Contours Fermeté Shiseido · Shiseido
- Bénéfiance NutriPerfect - Lotion Adoucissante Pro-reconstituante · Shiseido