Sodium Phytate ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is a chelating agent that binds trace metal ions in water-based formulas. It helps protect color, fragrance, preservatives, and oxidation-prone oils from metal-catalyzed instability.
What does Sodium Phytate do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is a chelating agent that binds trace metal ions in water-based formulas. It helps protect color, fragrance, preservatives, and oxidation-prone oils from metal-catalyzed instability.
Is Sodium Phytate clean?
It is generally well tolerated on skin and has little clean-standard friction. It is commonly used as a plant-derived alternative to conventional synthetic chelators, especially in natural-positioned formulas.
Is Sodium Phytate sustainable?
This material is typically sourced from plant materials such as grain bran or corn processing streams. It is biodegradable and does not raise the persistence concerns associated with some older chelating systems.
Is Sodium Phytate COSMOS-approved?
It is permitted under COSMOS natural and organic standards when sourced and processed according to the standard. Its renewable origin, efficient low-use-level performance, and biodegradability give it strong Green Chemistry alignment.
How does Sodium Phytate work chemically?
The molecule is a multivalent anionic inositol phosphate salt with six phosphate groups, which lets it complex iron, copper, calcium, and magnesium ions. Typical use levels are about 0.05% to 0.2%, and it is most useful in aqueous systems where metal-catalyzed oxidation, discoloration, or preservative stress is a concern.
Last updated 2026-05-13