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Data: Limited

Sodium Phytate

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Other Concerns

Enhanced skin absorption, Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low), and Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)

SYNONYMS

● CCRIS 3271
● EINECS 238-242-6
● CHEMBL2028472
● DTXSID50931734
● INOSITOL, HEXAKIS(DIHYDROGEN PHOSPHATE) SODIUM SALT, MYO-
● A808008
● SODIUM (2,3,4,5,6-PENTAPHOSPHONOOXYCYCLOHEXYL) HYDROGEN PHOSPHATE
● SODIUM;(2,3,4,5,6-PENTAPHOSPHONOOXYCYCLOHEXYL) HYDROGEN PHOSPHATE
● SODIUM 2,3,4,5,6-PENTAKIS(PHOSPHONOOXY)CYCLOHEXYL HYDROGEN PHOSPHATE
● MYO-INOSITOL, HEXAKIS(DIHYDROGEN PHOSPHATE), SODIUM SALT

Restricted

Restricted: EWG VERIFIED products cannot contain this ingredient without adequate substantiation

Sodium Phytate is a complex sodium salt of Phytic Acid (q.v.).

Common concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

  • LOW
    Cancer
  • LOW
    Allergies & Immunotoxicity
  • LOW
    Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity
  • LOW
    Use Restrictions

Ingredient concerns

  • CONCERNS
  • DATA SOURCES

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baby shampoo28 products
baby soap20 products
styling gel/lotion15 products
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detangler3 products
bubble bath15 products
liquid hand soap29 products
serums & essences207 products
antiperspirant/deodorant14 products
hand cream63 products
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after shave10 products
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bar soap3 products
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eye makeup remover2 products
hair styling aid22 products
baby wipes2 products
toners/astringents38 products
makeup primer17 products
foundation134 products
brow liner30 products
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body oil2 products
glitter1 products
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eye liner2 products
sunless tanning8 products
muscle/joint soreness4 products
beard cleanser1 products
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oil controller1 products
lip balm2 products
Facial Sun Care2 products
blush5 products
foot moisturizer4 products
eye shadow4 products
diaper cream1 products
setting powder/spray8 products
lip plumper2 products
skin fading/lightener6 products
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shaving cream5 products
baby sunscreen9 products
CC cream23 products
concealer48 products
Exfoliants2 products
hair color and bleaching8 products
hair spray1 products
styling mousse/foam4 products
acne treatment2 products
Lip Stain3 products
foot cleansing1 products
bath oil/salts/soak4 products

Cancer

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CONCERN REFERENCE
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high dosesModification of N-butyl-N-(4-hydroxybutyl)nitrosamine-initiated urinary bladder carcinogenesis in rats by phytic acid and its salts(1994-06-01)

Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Limited evidence of eye irritationEuropean Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
Limited evidence of skin irritationEuropean Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
Limited evidence of respiratory irritationEuropean Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Classified as toxic or harmful.European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

Informational

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - anyCosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
  • Modification of N-butyl-N-(4-hydroxybutyl)nitrosamine-initiated urinary bladder carcinogenesis in rats by phytic acid and its salts(1994-06-01)
  • European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Understanding scores

Cosmetics and personal care products are not required to be tested for safety before being allowed on the market. The Skin Deep® scoring system was designed to help the public understand whether a product is safe to use or whether it contains ingredients of concern.

Every product and ingredient in Skin Deep gets a two-part score – one for hazard and one for data availability. The safest products score well by both measures, with a low hazard rating and a fair or better data availability rating.


HOW WE DETERMINE SCORES

Hazard score

The Skin Deep ingredient hazard score, from 1 to 10, reflects known and suspected hazards linked to the ingredients. The EWG Verified® mark means a product meets EWG’s strictest criteria for transparency and health.

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WEIGHT-OF-EVIDENCE APPROACH

A product’s hazard score is not an average of the ingredients’ hazard scores. It is calculated using a weight-of-evidence approach that factors in all of the hazards or health impacts associated with the ingredients.

Data availability

The Skin Deep data availability rating reflects the number of scientific studies about the product or ingredient in the published scientific literature.

NONE LIMITED FAIR GOOD ROBUST
Low Availability
Moderate Availability
High Availability
NONE

Ingredients have not been assessed.

LIMITED-FAIR

There is only a modest volume of research.

GOOD-ROBUST

Ingredients have been studied extensively.

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