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Chelating Agent

TEA-POLYPHOSPHATE

CAS 68131-71-5; 68308-31-6 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A triethanolamine salt of polyphosphoric acid used as a chelating and emulsifying agent. EU Annex III/62 restricted because the TEA component can form nitrosamines if paired with nitrosating ingredients.

Function

CHELATINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Effective chelating agent
  • Stabilizes emulsions
  • Sequester metal ions in formulations

Known concerns

  • TEA salt with EU Annex III/62 restriction
  • Nitrosamine formation risk
  • Polyphosphate component degrades to phosphate (mild)
  • Requires nitrosating-free formulation

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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