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Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate

MAP / Magnesium L-ascorbyl-2-phosphate

Safety Notes

Stable vitamin C phosphate (magnesium salt); water-soluble; skin brightening; more stable than L-ascorbic acid; well-tolerated; popular in Japanese whitening cosmetic formulations; MFDS whitening functional active in Korea

Function & Common Use

Function

Active (vitamin C stable ester)

Category

Active Ingredient

Common In

Brightening serums whitening products (Asia focus)

Origin

Synthetic

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No limit

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate safe to use in skincare?

Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Stable vitamin C phosphate (magnesium salt); water-soluble; skin brightening; more stable than L-ascorbic acid; well-tolerated; popular in Japanese whitening cosmetic formulations; MFDS whitening functional active in Korea

Is Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate allowed in India?

Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate used for in cosmetics?

Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate functions as: Active (vitamin C stable ester). It is commonly found in: Brightening serums whitening products (Asia focus).

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Permitted
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted

Identifiers

CAS113170-55-1
ECN/A

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