A phosphate-rich plant acid used as a chelating agent and gentle exfoliating active in cosmetics, an antioxidant and metal sequestrant in food, and a corrosion inhibitor and metal-treatment agent.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- C6H18O24P6
- Grades
- cosmeticfoodtechnical50% aqueous solution
- Packaging
- 25 kg plastic drum · 200 L drum · 1000 kg IBC
- Synonyms
- phytic acid · inositol hexaphosphate · IP6 · myo-inositol hexakisphosphate · 83-86-3
- Appearance
- Clear colourless to light yellow viscous liquid
Compliance & regulatory
Region: EU — Chemotto S.r.l., Milano
- REACH-aligned supply
- CLP-labelled
- Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009
REACH REACHRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals — the EU chemicals regulation (EC 1907/2006). CLP CLPClassification, Labelling and Packaging — the EU regulation (EC 1272/2008) for hazard communication. SVHC SVHCSubstance of Very High Concern — flagged on the REACH Candidate List for possible authorisation or restriction.