Sodium Phytate

CAS No. 14306-25-3
EC No. 238-242-6

Sodium Phytate is the sodium salt of Phytic Acid, a saturated cyclic acid.  Phytic Acid is found abundantly in plant tissues, especially bran and seeds, where it acts as the principal storage form of phosphorus.

Chelating agents are commonly added to cosmetic formulations to act as a preservative potentiator,  Micro organisms need trace metals for cell wall maintenance and survival.   Chelants bind with these metals, making them unavailable to bacteria, thereby weakening bacteria and allowing cosmetic preservatives to work more efficiently.  EDTA is commonly added to cosmetic formulations for this purpose and Sodium Phytate should have a similar function.

In addition to its chelating properties, Sodium Phytate has other skin benefits:

• Moisturizes skin
• Improves skin elasticity
• Normalizes oily skin
• May help reduce pore size
• Helps lighten skin
• May help improve the appearance  of cellulite

Sodium Phytate is fully neutralized and has a pH of ~12

INCI: Sodium Phytate

California Prop 65 Statement: The following statement is made in order to comply with the California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986. This product is not known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Sodium Phytate Specification Sheet

Sodium Phytate SDS 

• Add to the water phase of any formulation
• Not suitable for anhydrous (all-oil) formulas
• Not heat sensitive, can be added to water phase prior to heating
• Adjust pH of formula to pH 6.0 or below.

Recommended Usage Rate: 0.05 - 0.5%
Appearance: Powder or crystalline granule
Color:  White
Odor:  Odorless
pH (1% aqueous solution):  10 - 12
Molecular Weight: 660
Solubility:  Soluble in water, insoluble in oil
Derived from:  Rice Bran