Sodium Phytate PA-12

Natural chelating agent and serves as a biodegradable alternative to EDTA. Effectively inactivating metal ions in cosmetic formulations. It acts synergistically in combination with cosmetic antioxidants.

This natural chelating agent is effectively inactivating metal ions by forming a complex between the chelator and the metal. Metals can enter a cosmetic formulation from the production equipment, as impurities from ingredients (e.g. extracts, pigments) and from process water. In a cosmetic formulation metals promote oxidation reactions, may cause discoloration and impair the foaming properties of surfactants.

PROPERTIES

it is fully neutralized and has a pH of ~12

used in combination with typical antioxidants

suited in all types of formulations that are susceptible for oxidation reactions to protect valuable ingredients like unsaturated oils or fragrance components

in rinse-off products is used to maintain the foaming properties in the presence of hard water or to prevent precipitation of insoluble salts of fatty acids in soaps

APPLICATIONS

used face-, body-, sun-, foot-, hand-, lip- and eye care applications, decorative cosmetics

can be added to the water phase during every step

in the production phase

aqueous solutions of Sodium Phytate have a strong alkaline pH, and can increase the pH of a formulation; this effect needs to be compensated when alkaline sensitive materials are applied in the water phase in the same step of the manufacturing process

general dosage: 0.05-0.5%

NOTE: Due to its alkaline behaviour pure Sodium Phytate is a corrosive material. Suitable protection measures have to be ensured. The product is hygroscopic.