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Is Diethylenetriamine Pentamethylene Phosphonic Acid vegan?

Diethylenetriamine Pentamethylene Phosphonic Acid

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Diethylenetriamine Pentamethylene Phosphonic Acid is a synthetic organophosphonate compound used as a chelating agent and scale inhibitor in cosmetic and industrial formulations.

Also known as [[(Phosphonomethyl)imino]bis[ethane-2,1-diylnitrilobis(methylene)]]tetrakisphosphonic acid, DTPMP
INCI name Diethylenetriamine Pentamethylene Phosphonic Acid
CAS number 15827-60-8
EC number 239-931-4
CosIng ID 33299
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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