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Is Dicalcium Phosphate vegetarian?

Dicalcium Phosphate

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Dicalcium phosphate (dibasic calcium phosphate) is an inorganic calcium salt of phosphoric acid. It is used as an abrasive and thickening agent in toothpastes, as a dietary calcium supplement, and as an anti-caking agent in food and cosmetics.

Also known as CaHPO4, Calcium hydrogen phosphate, Dibasic calcium phosphate, Dicalcium orthophosphate
E number E341(ii)
INS number 341(ii)
CAS number 7757-93-9
EC number 231-826-1
Last reviewed 14 July 2026

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