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Is Potassium Trisphosphonomethylamine Oxide vegetarian?

Potassium Trisphosphonomethylamine Oxide

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Potassium Trisphosphonomethylamine Oxide is the tripotassium salt of nitrilotris(methanephosphonic acid) N-oxide, a synthetic chelating agent used in cosmetic formulations.

Also known as Nitrilotris(methanephosphonic acid) N-oxide, tripotassium salt
INCI name Potassium Trisphosphonomethylamine Oxide
CAS number 221249-87-2
CosIng ID 79743
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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