INCI name

SODIUM STANNATE

Sodium stannate

An inorganic tin compound used as a stabiliser and viscosity-controlling agent.

What it is

Sodium stannate is an inorganic salt of tin (disodium tin trioxide). CosIng lists it as a light stabiliser and viscosity-controlling agent. It is known as a stabiliser for hydrogen peroxide.

Where it is used

Found in hair colour developers, hair bleaching products and other products containing hydrogen peroxide.

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

Light stabilizer
Protecting the cosmetic product from deterioration effects of light.
Viscosity controlling
Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) 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 (16)

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