What is "Disodium Phosphate" and what is its purpose?

Disodium phosphate is used as a laxative. Its functions are as follows:

• It stabilises the pH of skincare products;

• It prevents the corrosion of the packaging.

This is about:

• Regarding a pH regulator: it is used to stabilise the pH of a skincare product;

• Of a corrosion accelerator;

• Of a masking agent.

This synthetic ingredient is present in:

• Adult sun creams;

• Skincare for the body and face;

• Hair dyes;

• Mouthwashes;

• The conditioners;

• Eau de Cologne;

• The make-up;

• Toothpastes: When combined with fluoride and phosphoric acid, disodium phosphate helps to prevent the dissolution of enamel.

Furthermore, it can also be utilised in the production of perfumes.

As a food additive under the designation E339(ii), disodium phosphate is used to enhance the characteristics of food, namely:

• The cooking performance;

• The nutritional value.

It is used as an emulsifier in certain foods such as cheeses. It is also present in:

• Evaporated milk;

• Canned sauces;

• The chocolates.

Furthermore, disodium phosphate is used in numerous applications:

• In the treatment of water and textiles: it delays the formation of scale;

• In surface treatment: it is used to inhibit corrosion;

• In detergents;

• In the pharmaceutical and food industry (as a cooking accelerator or as an agglomerating agent).