Sodium Metaphosphate
Sodium Metaphosphate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a buffering, chelating agent. It is used in 61 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | SODIUM METAPHOSPHATE |
| Function | BUFFERING, CHELATING, ORAL CARE |
| CAS number | 10361-03-2 / 50813-16-6 |
| EC number | 233-782-9 / 256-779-4 |
| Prevalence | 61 products (0.07% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 90 |
Used in
Toners 29.5%Face Cleansers 11.5%General Moisturizers 9.8%Serums 8.2%Eyeliners 4.9%Overnight Masks 4.9%
Frequently asked
- What does Sodium Metaphosphate do in skincare?
- Sodium Metaphosphate functions as a buffering, chelating agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Sodium Metaphosphate allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Sodium Metaphosphate?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially toners (29.5% of its uses).
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