The Basics On Sodium Hexametaphosphate
What is Sodium Hexametaphosphate?
Salt that can act as a detergent, an emulsifier, a texturizer, and more.
What are other names for Sodium Hexametaphosphate?
GRAHAM’S SALT, HEXASODIUM SALT METAPHOSPHORIC ACID, METAPHOSPHORIC ACID (H6P6O18), HEXASODIUM SALT, METAPHOSPHORIC ACID, HEXASODIUM SALT, and SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE
What is Sodium Hexametaphosphate used for?
Sodium Hexametaphosphate is an inactivate metallic ion used to prevent the deterioration of cosmetics and personal care products by prohibiting the corrosion (rust) of metallic materials used in packaging.
How Sodium Hexametaphosphate is classified
Thickeners/Emulsifiers, Preservatives, Cleansing Agents
Recommendations for using Sodium Hexametaphosphate during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Sodium Hexametaphosphate During Pregnancy
What we know about using Sodium Hexametaphosphate while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
Teratogenicity was assessed primarily using rats and mice; however, rabbits and hamsters were also used. These salts did not produce teratogenic effects in vivo, and the highest dose tested was Diammonium Phosphateat 1500 mg/kg/day for 35 days. However, the following salts of Phosphoric Acid were teratogenic to chick embryos: Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate (injection of 5 mg/egg), Sodium Hexametaphosphate (injection of 0.5 to 10 mg/egg), Sodium Phosphate (injection of 0.5 to 10 mg/egg), Potassium Phosphate (injection of 10 mg/egg), Calcium Phosphate (injection of 2.5 mg/egg), and Tricalcium Phosphate (injection of 2.5 mg/egg).
General safety info about Sodium Hexametaphosphate from CIR
No report found.
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Products where you might find Sodium Hexametaphosphate
Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum; Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Moisturizer with Ceramides; The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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