SODIUM METABISULFITE (Sodium Metabisulfite)

"Low penalty" in all categories.

Other languages: Metabisolfito di sodio, Metabissulfito de Sódio, Metabisulfit de sodiu, Metabisulfit sodný, Metabisulfit sodu, Metabisulfito de sodio, Métabisulfite de sodium, Natrijev metabisulfit, Natriummetabisulfiet, Natriummetabisulfit, Nátrium-metabiszulfit, Sodyum Metabisülfit, Натриев метабисулфит, Натријум метабисулфит, נתרן מטביסולפיט, ميتابيسلفيت الصوديوم, メタ重亜硫酸ナトリウム, 메타중아황산나트륨
INCI name: SODIUM METABISULFITE
EINECS/ELINCS number: 231-673-0 / -
Food additive: E223
Classification: Regulated, Preservative

Restriction in Europe: III/99, V/9
The maximum concentration allowed in ready-to-use cosmetic preparations is 0.2% (free SO2).

Its functions (INCI)

Antioxidant : Inhibits reactions favored by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity
Preservative : Inhibits the development of microorganisms in cosmetic products.
Reducing : Changes the chemical nature of another substance by adding hydrogen or removing the oxygen

This ingredient is present in 0.96% of cosmetics.

Hair colouring (28.4%)

Self-tanner (14.78%)

Brightening and anti-dark spots treatment (9.55%)

Day anti-ageing face serum (1.45%)

Face moisturizing serum (1.43%)