Is Dicalcium Phosphate Dihydrate vegan?
Dicalcium Phosphate Dihydrate
Dicalcium Phosphate Dihydrate is the dihydrate form of dicalcium phosphate (CaHPO4·2H2O), also known as dibasic calcium phosphate. It is used in cosmetics and toothpastes as a polishing agent and abrasive, and as a food additive.
| Also known as | Calcium hydrogenorthophosphate, Calcium hydrogenorthophosphate dihydrate, Calcium monohydrogen phosphate dihydrate, calcium phosphate, dibasic, Dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate |
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| INCI name | Dicalcium Phosphate Dihydrate |
| CAS number | 7789-77-7 |
| EC number | 231-826-1 |
| CosIng ID | 75667 |
| Last reviewed | 4 July 2026 |
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