Is Calcium Pyrophosphate vegetarian?
Calcium Pyrophosphate
Calcium pyrophosphate is an inorganic compound with the formula Ca2P2O7, a white, water-insoluble solid containing the pyrophosphate anion. It is used as a mild abrasive in toothpastes due to its insolubility and nonreactivity toward fluoride.
| Also known as | Dicalcium pyrophosphate |
|---|---|
| INCI name | Calcium Pyrophosphate |
| CAS number | 10086-45-0 |
| EC number | 232-221-5 |
| CosIng ID | 74915 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
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