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Sodium Phytate

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Other Concerns

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

SYNONYMS

● HEXAKIS(DIHYDROGEN PHOSPHATE) HEXASODIUM SALT MYO-INOSITOL
● HEXASODIUM SALT MYO-INOSITOL, HEXAKIS(DIHYDROGEN PHOSPHATE)
● MYO-INOSITOL, HEXAKIS(DIHYDROGEN PHOSPHATE), HEXASODIUM SALT
● MYO-INOSITOL, HEXAKIS(DIHYDROGEN PHOSPHATE), SODIUM SALT
● PHYTIC ACID, SODIUM SALT
● SODIUM PHYTATE
● SODIUM SALT PHYTIC ACID

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

Products with this Ingredient

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facial moisturizer/treatment196 products
serums & essences119 products
moisturizer95 products
mask85 products
shampoo80 products
daily use with SPF72 products
foundation62 products
body wash/cleanser61 products
facial cleanser56 products
around-eye cream52 products
hand cream37 products
conditioner34 products
exfoliant/scrub30 products
recreational sunscreen29 products
CC cream27 products
hair treatment/serum20 products
toners/astringents20 products
brow liner20 products
bronzer/highlighter15 products
liquid hand soap15 products
makeup remover13 products
anti-aging12 products
antiperspirant/deodorant12 products
bubble bath11 products
hair styling aide9 products
baby shampoo9 products
makeup primer8 products
body firming lotion8 products
baby lotion8 products
baby soap8 products
mascara7 products
setting powder/spray7 products
skin fading/lightener6 products
after shave5 products
shaving cream5 products
sunless tanning5 products
styling gel/lotion5 products
after sun product4 products
hair color and bleaching4 products
BB cream4 products
blush4 products
foot moisturizer4 products
beard care3 products
baby sunscreen3 products
3 products
body spray2 products
lip balm2 products
baby wipes2 products
muscle/joint soreness2 products
eye makeup remover1 products
lip plumper1 products
oil controller1 products
diaper cream1 products
shaving cream (men's)1 products
concealer1 products
beard cleanser1 products
exfoliant/scrub - large particle1 products
detangler1 products
eye liner1 products
baby bubble bath1 products

Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Limited evidence of eye irritationOpen scientific literature

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Classified as toxic or harmful.Open scientific literature

Cancer

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CONCERN REFERENCE
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high dosesOpen scientific literature

Data gaps

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CONCERN REFERENCE
170 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemicalNLM PubMed

Informational

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - anyOpen scientific literature
  • Open scientific/peer reviewed literature
  • NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2012. PubMed online scientific bibliography data. http://www.pubmed.gov.

Understanding scores

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Hazard score

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Data availability

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