Sodium Phytate

Other Name(s):

CAS# 14306-25-3; Phytic Acid Sodium Salt

Sodium Phytate is made using phytic acid and sodium as the two raw materials. The sodium is isolated from salt using electrolysis and the phytic acid is commonly extracted from plants including legumes and grains.

Is Sodium Phytate Faithful to Nature?

Depends.

Sodium Phytate is a natural ingredient and can serve a vital role in cosmetic and cleaning formulations. It is readily biodegradable and is made using renewable resources.

Benefits: Why is Sodium Phytate used?

Natural Alternative

Sodium Phytate is a natural replacement for EDTA, helping soften water.

Biodegradable

Sodium Phytate is biodegradable (by fungal activity).

Stabiliser

Sodium Phytate helps stabilise cosmetic formulations by preventing undesirable reactions.

Skin Benefits

Sodium Phytate helps in balancing oily skin, improving skin elasticity and in smoothing out skin tone.

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On the Shelf: Which Products Use Sodium Phytate?

Sodium Phytate is used extensively in a wide range of natural and organic personal care ranges and appears on ingredient lists in shampoos, body cleansers, moisturisers, liquid hand soaps and much more.

Production: How is Sodium Phytate Made?

Sodium Phytate is made by reacting phytic acid and sodium in aqueous solution.

Interesting Fact: Sodium Phytate

Sodium Phytate is not suitable for use in anhydrous cosmetic formulations (formulations which don’t use any water).