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Is Calcium Phosphinate vegetarian?

Calcium Phosphinate

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Calcium Phosphinate is the calcium salt of hypophosphorous acid, an inorganic phosphinate compound.

Also known as Calcium hypophosphite
INCI name Calcium Phosphinate
CAS number 7789-79-9
EC number 232-190-8
CosIng ID 105479
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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