# Phosphate

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid7039672
Categories: beauty, cleaning, industrial
Functions: Binder, Defoamer, Flame retardant, Soil amendments, active substance, washing enhancer
Identifier: DTXSID7039672

> Phosphate is used as binder / defoamer. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 57 composition records across product categories including Other indirect contact consumer goods, Cleaning and safety, Batteries. Assessed from 5 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 57 composition records across product categories including Other indirect contact consumer goods, Cleaning and safety, Batteries.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 57 composition records across product categories including Other indirect contact consumer goods, Cleaning and safety, Batteries. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Binder, active substance, washing enhancer.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._