Description

Sodium Trimetaphosphate is a chemical compound, the inorganic salt of phosphoric acid produced by a reaction between sulphuric acid and sodium.

What it is used for and where
Cosmetics
Buffering agent. Iingredient that can bring an alkaline or acid solution to a certain pH level and prevent it from changing, in practice a pH stabiliser that can effectively resist instability and pH change.

Chelating agent. It has the function of preventing unstable reactions and improving the bioavailability of chemical components within a product, and removes calcium and magnesium cations that can cause cloudiness in clear liquids.

pH adjuster. This ingredient tends to restore the pH of a cosmetic formulation to its optimal value. The correct pH value is an essential determinant for lipid synthesis in the stratum corneum. The average physiological pH value of the face ranges between 5.67 and 5.76. The hair fibre has a pH value of 3.67.
Synonyms: Buffering Agents, Chelating Agents, pH Adjusters
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CAS: 7785-84-4