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INCI name

SODIUM PHYTATE

Sodium phytate

ChelatingOral carereviewed

A plant-derived chelating agent.

What it is

Sodium phytate is the sodium salt of phytic acid, found in seeds and grains. It binds metal ions, helping preservatives work and keeping formulas stable.

Where it is used

Creams, cleansers and natural-positioned cosmetics, often instead of EDTA.

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.

It is used at low levels as a formulation aid.

Functions

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 (682)

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