Chelating Agent / Buffer
SODIUM POLYPHOSPHATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A sodium polyphosphate chelator and pH buffer with food-additive safety pedigree. Cosmetic use is mild; main caveat is environmental phosphate load.
Function
Skin benefits
- Chelation
- Buffering
- Improves stability
Known concerns
- Phosphate environmental load
- Mild irritation at high %
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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