Skip to content

Chelating Agent

POTASSIUM POLYPHOSPHATE

CAS 68956-75-2 Updated
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A water-soluble polyphosphate salt used as a chelator and buffer. Food-grade history. Generally well tolerated; mind eye irritation at higher levels.

Function

CHELATING

Skin benefits

  • Chelating agent
  • Buffer
  • Improves cleansing performance
  • Food-grade history

Known concerns

  • Eye/skin irritation at higher concentrations
  • Phosphate environmental load
  • Mild skin drying

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

Related chelating agents

72
2,6-DICARBOXYPYRIDINE
Chelating Agent
 72
AMMONIUM FERRIC PENTETATE
Chelating Agent
 72
EDTA
Chelating Agent
 72
GALACTARIC ACID
Chelating Agent
 72
HEXACARBOXYMETHYL LYSINYL LYSINAMIDE
Chelating Agent
 72
LAUROYL ETHYLENEDIAMINE TRIACETIC ACID
Chelating Agent
 72
PENTASODIUM AMINOTRIMETHYLENE PHOSPHONATE
Chelating Agent
 72
SODIUM DIHYDROXYETHYLGLYCINATE
Chelating Agent

Check your shelf

Find POTASSIUM POLYPHOSPHATE in your products.

Scan any cosmetic product with LuxSense to see if it contains POTASSIUM POLYPHOSPHATE and get a full ingredient breakdown with safety scores.

This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve — always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.