A sodium salt of polyitaconic acid used as a chelating agent.
What it is
Sodium polyitaconate is the sodium salt of polyitaconic acid, a polymer of itaconic acid. CosIng lists it as a chelating agent.
Where it is used
Found in shampoos, shower gels, soaps and other 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 label does not show the concentration used.
Functions
- Chelating
- Forming complexes with metal ions which could affect the stability and/or appearance of cosmetics.
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)
- Hair in Balance by ONLYBIO Odżywka ekspresowa wygładzająca z efektem rozświetlenia 200ml · ONLYBIO
- Hair in Balance KIDS by ONLYBIO Odżywka dla dzieci w mgiełce z brokatem 150ml · ONLYBIO
- Hair in Balance by ONLYBIO Pianka utrwalająca do stylizacji fal i loków 150ml · ONLYBIO
- Matte styling paste · Seinz.
- Braiding Spray Kids Berry · Balea
- Curl Talk Volume Foam · Not Your Mother's
- Refresh Bubble Bath Citrus Vanilla · Honest