Is Tetrapotassium Pyrophosphate safe in cosmetics?
Tetrapotassium Pyrophosphate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Tetrapotassium Pyrophosphate
INCI: TETRAPOTASSIUM PYROPHOSPHATE
Tetrapotassium Pyrophosphate (CAS 7320-34-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Tartar control agent by chelating calcium and magnesium ions from saliva,. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Tartar control agent by chelating calcium and magnesium ions from saliva, preventing their deposition. Also functions as a corrosion inhibitor and pH adjuster.
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
tetrapotassium;phosphonato phosphate
InChIKey
RYCLIXPGLDDLTM-UHFFFAOYSA-J
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR safety assessment lists it as a corrosion inhibitor and pH adjuster.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Tetrapotassium Pyrophosphate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Tetrapotassium Pyrophosphate.
Regulatory Flags
epa_safer_alternative
fda_food_additive
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tetrapotassium Pyrophosphate allowed in the EU?
Tetrapotassium Pyrophosphate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tetrapotassium Pyrophosphate do in cosmetics?
Tetrapotassium Pyrophosphate functions as: Tartar control agent by chelating calcium and magnesium ions from saliva, preventing their deposition. Also functions as a corrosion inhibitor and pH adjuster.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7320-34-5.
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