Safe or not

Sodium phytate safe

Sodium phytate is described as a hygroscopic powder (meaning it's a substance that attracts moisture from its surroundings) and is considered highly soluble in water. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review's latest assessment of sodium phytate (in 2018) reaffirmed its status as a safe cosmetic ingredient.

Sodium phytate side effects

Statement of Hazard: Irritant, Respiratory irritant Acute Health Hazard: Irritant to eyes, skin, mucous membranes and respiratory system. May be harmful by ingestion, skin absorption and inhalation.

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Sodium phytate benefits

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In addition to its chelating properties, Sodium Phytate has other skin benefits:

Moisturizes skin.

Improves skin elasticity.

Normalizes oily skin.

May help reduce pore size.

Helps lighten skin.

May help improve the appearance of cellulite.

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What is sodium phytate used for

Sodium phytate is the sodium salt of phytic acid. It is generally used to help stabalize products but has secondary benefits as well. It can moisturize, improve skin elasticity, and balance oily skin.

Why we use Sodium Phytate > Cipher Skincare

Sodium phytate is the synthetic salt form of the antioxidant phytic acid. In this form, it works as a chelating agent, keeping metals from binding to water in cosmetics. This also helps stabilize the formula.

Complexing agent for removal of traces of heavy metal ions. It acts also as a hypocalcemic agent.

CAS Number 14306-25-3 / 34367-89-0

Chem/IUPAC Name: Myo-Inositol, hexakis(dihydrogen phosphate), sodium salt

EINECS/ELINCS No: 238-242-6

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SAFETY DATA SHEET - Pfaltz & Bauer