INCI name

SODIUM PHOSPHATE

Sodium phosphate

A buffer that adjusts pH.

What it is

Sodium phosphate is an inorganic salt used to buffer and adjust the pH of formulas.

Where it is used

Found in creams, cleansers and oral care.

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

Anti-seborrheic
Preventing or relieving the symptoms of seborrhea and/or seborrheic dermatitis, including dandruff.
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.
Deodorant
Reducing and/or eluminating unpleasant odour. Contributing against the formation of malodour on body surfaces.

EU regulation

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

Products with this ingredient (269)

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