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Is Metaphosphoric Acid vegetarian?

Metaphosphoric Acid

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Metaphosphoric acid is an inorganic phosphorus oxoacid formed by condensation of phosphoric acid units, used in cosmetics and industrial applications as an acidifying and chelating agent.

INCI name Metaphosphoric Acid
CAS number 37267-86-0
EC number 253-433-4
CosIng ID 35254
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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