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Chelating Agent

SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE

CAS 10124-56-8 / 10361-03-2 / 68915-31-1
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

Sodium hexametaphosphate is a phosphate-based chelator that binds metal ions in formulas. Long-standing food and cosmetic use with no significant safety concerns at typical levels.

Function

ANTICORROSIVECHELATINGFRAGRANCE

Skin benefits

  • Effective chelating agent for hard water
  • Stabilizes formulations against discoloration
  • Food-grade with broad regulatory acceptance

Known concerns

  • Mild eye/skin irritation at high %
  • Phosphate environmental footprint

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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