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Sodium Trimetaphosphate

Sodium Trimetaphosphate

SOD
7/10
Concern level
High concern

Sodium Trimetaphosphate is an inorganic phosphate salt used in cosmetics and personal care primarily as a chelating, buffering, or formulation-support ingredient. It can help improve texture, stability, and processing in aqueous systems.

Pore-clogging
Non-comedogenic
Pregnancy
Safe
Regulatory
No data

Chemical Properties

Molecular Weight
305.9 g/mol
pH Range
5.00 - 10.00
Typical Concentration
0.05% - 2.00%
CAS Number: 7785-84-4

Skin Type Compatibility

dry skin5/10
oily skin6/10
sensitive skin4/10
acne prone6/10
mature skin5/10
normal skin6/10

Interactions

incompatible with: May interact with calcium or other multivalent ions by chelation, Can reduce performance of some metal-ion-dependent systems

Risks & Warnings

Can be an eye and skin irritant at higher exposures or in concentrated powder form. Finished products should be formulated to avoid irritation, consistent with CIR guidance. Inhalation of dust should be avoided during manufacturing.

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