Sodium Glycereth-1 Polyphosphate

INCI: SODIUM GLYCERETH-1 POLYPHOSPHATE

CAS Number
Not assigned (ethoxylated glycerin tetraphosphoric acid ester, Na salt)
Function
Chelating, gel forming, surfactant–cleansing, viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; no specific FDA restriction

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Monitor ethylene oxide / 1,4-dioxane residuals as with all ethoxylated ingredients; ensure residual levels meet EU/US limits

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Glycereth-1 Polyphosphate safe in cosmetics?

Monitor ethylene oxide / 1,4-dioxane residuals as with all ethoxylated ingredients; ensure residual levels meet EU/US limits The EU classifies Sodium Glycereth-1 Polyphosphate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium Glycereth-1 Polyphosphate allowed in the EU?

Sodium Glycereth-1 Polyphosphate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sodium Glycereth-1 Polyphosphate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Glycereth-1 Polyphosphate functions as: Chelating, gel forming, surfactant–cleansing, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (ethoxylated glycerin tetraphosphoric acid ester, Na salt).

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Glycereth-1 Polyphosphate?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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