Sodium Phosphate

(in 3,249 products)

1. Acidity Regulator / Buffering Agent - Changes or maintains the acidity or basicity of food/cosmetics.

2. Bulking Agent - Non-nutritious or inactive substances added to increase stability of the mixture.

3. Chelating Agent (Chelants) - Binds to and removes potentially toxic or unwanted metals

4. Dietary / Nutritional Supplement - Vitamins, minerals, proteins, fatty acids or probiotics that improves nutritional intake

5. Emulsifier - Allows water and oils to remain mixed together to form an emulsion.

6. Viscosity Controlling Agent - Maintains or alters the thickness of a liquid, mostly used in cosmetics

Sodium phosphates have many applications in food and for water treatment. For example, sodium phosphates are often used as emulsifiers (such as in processed cheese), thickening agents, and leavening agents for baked goods. They are also used to control the pH of processed foods. They are also used in medicine for constipation and to prepare the bowel for medical procedures. Moreover, they are used in detergents for softening water, and as an efficient anti-rust solution. [1]

In cosmetics and personal care products, Sodium Phosphate is used in the formulation of bath products, colognes, dentifrices, mouthwashes, hair conditioners, hair dyes and colors, permanent waves, shampoos, makeup, and skincare products. [1]

1. PubChem: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/24203

1. US FDA Food Additives Status List [2018]

- Sodium phosphate

2. EU Approved Food Additive [2018]

- E339

3. US FDA Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) (21 CFR 182) [2017]

- § 182.1778 - Sodium phosphate, § 182.6778 - Sodium phosphate, § 182.8778 - Sodium phosphate