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Is Hexylphosphonic Acid vegetarian?

Hexylphosphonic Acid

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Hexylphosphonic Acid is a synthetic organophosphonic compound used in cosmetics as a chelating agent and metal ion sequestrant.

INCI name Hexylphosphonic Acid
CAS number 4721-24-8
EC number 811-094-5
CosIng ID 106794
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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