Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Strong reducing agent — may cause irritation at elevated concentrations; limited cosmetic use history; more commonly used in industrial electroless plating
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Phosphinate safe in cosmetics?
Strong reducing agent — may cause irritation at elevated concentrations; limited cosmetic use history; more commonly used in industrial electroless plating The EU classifies Sodium Phosphinate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Sodium Phosphinate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Phosphinate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Phosphinate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Phosphinate functions as: Reducing agent / Antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7681-53-0 (anhydrous); 10039-56-2 (monohydrate).
What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Phosphinate?
not established 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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