SODIUM PHYTATE
What is SODIUM PHYTATE (CAS 14306-25-3) in cosmetics and what are its global regulatory limits?
SODIUM PHYTATE (CAS No. 14306-25-3) is a verified cosmetic ingredient primarily functioning as Chelating, Oral Care in topical formulations. Regulated under KR MFDS (Unregulated) and EU 1223/2009 CosIng (Unregulated) statutory frameworks, it is typically formulated at 0.05–0.3% within an optimal stability window of pH 3.5–9.
7-Track Official Regulatory Label Names Matrix
Primary Statutory Gazette Only · Zero Machine Translation| Jurisdiction Track | Official Statutory Label Name | One-Click Copy |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Korea (MFDS Standard Name) | SODIUM PHYTATE (KR MFDS Registered) | |
| 2. Korea Former Nomenclature History | — | — |
| 3. European Union (EU CosIng Glossary) | SODIUM PHYTATE | |
| 4. United States (US PCPC / MoCRA INCI) | SODIUM PHYTATE | |
| 5. US FDA OTC Monograph Active Name | — (Cosmetic Inactive / Non-OTC) | — |
| 6. China (NMPA IECIC Standard Name) | 植酸钠 | |
| 7. Japan (JCIA Standard / MHLW Quasi-Drug) | SODIUM PHYTATE (Standard INCI Reference) |
Layer 1 — Statutory Regulatory Limits Across 6 Regions
| Region | Status | Max Limit | Conditions & Statutory Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Korea (MFDS) | Unregulated | GMP | Listed in official cosmetic inventory |
| Europe (EU) | Unregulated | GMP | Listed in official cosmetic inventory |
| United States (FDA) | Unregulated | GMP | Listed in official cosmetic inventory |
| China (NMPA) | Listed / Allowed | GMP | IECIC Entry #8594 |
| Japan (MHLW) | Unregulated | GMP | Listed in official cosmetic inventory |
| ASEAN (ACD) | Unregulated | GMP | Listed in official cosmetic inventory |
Layer 2 — Toxicological & Historical Safe Use Concentrations (CIR / SCCS / CN IECIC / IFRA)
“EU SCCS Safe Opinion Limit” is the toxicological safe threshold (MoS≥100), whereas “US CIR Reported Max Use” and “CN IECIC Historical Max Use” represent historical maximum concentrations in commercial products.
| Assessment Basis | Application Scope | Concentration Range | Verdict & Dossier Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| CN IECIC Historical Max Use | leave_on | ≤ 1% | Safe (MoS≥100)NMPA IECIC (2025) Entry 08612 (2025) |
| CN IECIC Historical Max Use | rinse_off | ≤ 0.5% | Safe (MoS≥100)NMPA IECIC (2025) Entry 08612 (2025) |
Layer 3 Formulation Concentration Box-Plot vs. Statutory Limit
Layer 3 — Formulation Usage Guide (Quartiles n≥5) & Physicochemical Compatibility
| Formulation Group | Min – Q1 – Median – Q3 – Max (%) | Role & Mechanism | Source ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group A — Aqueous Toner / Serum / Ampoule | 0.05% · 0.05% · 0.1% · 0.15% · 0.3% | 100% bio-based biodegradable chelating agent (Clean-beauty EDTA replacement) | Evonik Dermofeel PA-3 TDS & CIR Phytic Acid/Salts Assessment |
| Group B — O/W & W/O Emulsion / Lotion / Cream | 0.05% · 0.05% · 0.1% · 0.2% · 0.5% | COSMOS-approved metal-ion sequestrant & antioxidant synergist | Evonik Dermofeel PA-3 Technical Dossier |
Stratum Corneum Penetration Depth & Bio-Spicule Transdermal Delivery
Co-formulating with 0.1–0.5% Hydrolyzed Sponge (Bio-Spicule, 180–250 µm) creates transient micro-channels across the stratum corneum, delivering actives directly into the papillary dermis (PMID: 34112845).
pH Stability Window (0–14), Thermal Limit & HLB Colloidal Phase Behavior
Outside pH 3.5–9, risk of hydrolysis, viscosity loss, or ionic dissociation increases.
Thermally stable up to 85°C during standard emulsification.
Cellular & Molecular Target Mechanism Flow
Interactive Synergy Pairings (Solid) & Incompatibility Warnings (Dashed)
Click any green synergy node to jump directly to its monograph, or click a red dashed node to inspect the chemical incompatibility mechanism.
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Academic & Toxicological Synthesis
Tier 1 SynthesisSynthesized strictly from peer-reviewed PubMed abstracts and official toxicological dossiers linked to this ingredient.
Linked Peer-Reviewed Literature (NIH PubMed) (1)
Safety Assessment of Polyol Phosphates as Used in Cosmetics. [PMID: 39046084 · 2024]
The Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety (Panel) reviewed the safety of 10 polyol phosphates. Some of the possible functions in cosmetics that are reported for this ingredient group are chelating agents, oral care agents, and skin conditioning agents. The Panel reviewed relevant data relating to the safety of these ingredients under the intended conditions of use in cosmetic formulations, and concluded that Sodium Phytate, Phytic Acid, Phytin, and Trisodium Inositol Triphosphate are safe in cosmetics in the present practices of use and concentration described in the safety assessment. The Panel also concluded that the data are insufficient to determine the safety of the following 6 ingredients as used in cosmetics: Disodium Glucose Phosphate, Manganese Fructose Diphosphate, Sodium Mannose Phosphate, Trisodium Fructose Diphosphate, Xylityl Phosphate, and Zinc Fructose Diphosphate.
Frequently Asked Questions (AEO Position 0)
- Q1. What are the official 7-track regulatory label names for SODIUM PHYTATE?
- Standard label names are US PCPC INCI: 'SODIUM PHYTATE', EU CosIng: 'SODIUM PHYTATE', KR MFDS: 'SODIUM PHYTATE (KR MFDS Registered)', CN NMPA IECIC: '植酸钠', and JP JCIA: 'SODIUM PHYTATE'.
- Q2. Is SODIUM PHYTATE restricted or permitted in EU, US, KR, CN, and JP cosmetics?
- Regulatory status summary across 6 jurisdictions — KR: none, EU: none, US: none, CN: allowed, JP: none, ASEAN: none.
- Q3. What is the typical formulation concentration and optimal pH window for SODIUM PHYTATE?
- In aqueous_serum systems, SODIUM PHYTATE is typically formulated between 0.05% and 0.3% (median 0.1%), with an optimal stability window of pH 3.5–9.
- Q4. What are the known formulation incompatibilities and synergy pairings for SODIUM PHYTATE?
- Recommended synergy pairings include TOCOPHEROL, 3-O-ETHYL ASCORBIC ACID, BAKUCHIOL, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE. Key incompatibilities to avoid: Strongly alkaline in raw solution (pH ~11); adjust final batch pH with Citric Acid; Do not use with Copper Tripeptide-1 (GHK-Cu), as it chelates Cu2+ away from the peptide.