Phytic acid
Synonyms
myo-Inositol, hexakis(dihydrogen phosphate);
Fytic acid;
Category
Anionic Surfactant
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Chemical Numbering System
CAS: 83-86-3
EINECS: 201-506-6
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: C6H18O24P6
Molecular Weight: 660.04
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), liquid.
Solubility soluble in water.
Stability stable. Under strong acid condition, easily hydrolyzed.
Risk Liquid form: corrosion; irritation, irritation to skin, eye.
GHS label: 
Animal Toxicity
Table 1 Animal toxicity values
|
mouse intravenous LD50 |
500mg/kg[1] |
|
rabbit intravenous LDLo |
45mg/kg[1] |
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent chelating, cleansing, emulsifying, dispersing, anticorrosive, antirust, anti-oxidizing abilities. Antioxidant activity depends on chelation.
Synthesis
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
|
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
|
Liquid |
|
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
90.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
GB/T 13173 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Testing methods
2, Hazardous substances indexes
|
Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
|
Liquid |
|
|
Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/kg, ≤ |
20 |
|
As, mg/kg, ≤ |
3 |
Test Methods
(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of heavy metals
(2), As
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of total arsenic
3, Product standards
(1), Chinese standards
(1a), GB 1886.237 Food safety national standard -- Food additive -- Phytic acid (Inositol hexaphosphate)
4, Further explanation
(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.
(b), Used in cosmetics, should be test for harmful substances or furtherly test for microorganisms, according to local regulations and standards.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as anticorrosive agent, antirust agent.
Use as chelating agent.
Use as cleansing agent.
2, Personal care products
Conditioning agent in personal care products.
3, Food
Use as food additive (antioxidant).
4, Industrial cleaning and metal surface treatment
Use as cleansing agent, anticorrosive agent.
Manufacturers
References
[1]: ChemIDplus. 83-86-3, Phytic acid
Update: 20130815(1); 20190318(2);