A mixture of sodium salts of polyphosphoric acids, used as a chelating agent.
What it is
Sodium polyphosphate is a mixture of sodium salts of polyphosphoric acids, inorganic compounds made of chains of linked phosphate units. CosIng lists it as a chelating agent, an ingredient that binds metal ions.
Where it is used
Found in oral care, cleansing and other 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 does not show the average chain length of the polyphosphate.
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 (4)
- Stymulująco-rozgrzewająca wcierka wodna do skalpu z 3% Baicapil™, 2% komórek macierzystych jabłka i 2% ekstraktu z palmy sabałowej BOOST YOUR ROOTS · Veoli Botanica
- Stymulująco-wzmacniająca wcierka wodna do skalpu z 3% Baicapil™ i 2% Sangmodanem HAIR WE GO · Veoli Botanica
- TOOTH PASTE · CHARCOAL
- Tagescreme UV50 · Louis Widmer