TEA-POLYPHOSPHATE is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data.

TEA-POLYPHOSPHATE

Safety grade: A

This is a salt made from phosphoric acid and triethanolamine, a common chemical used in personal care products. It helps keep product ingredients stable and prevents unwanted chemical reactions.

It works as a chelating agent to bind metals that could degrade the product, and as an emulsifier to help blend oil and water-based ingredients together smoothly.

Graded using: COSING.

Last verified: May 26, 2026

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