Is Potassium Biphthalate vegetarian?
Potassium Biphthalate
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Potassium Biphthalate (potassium hydrogen phthalate, KHP) is a synthetic acidic salt of phthalic acid, used primarily as a laboratory standard and pH buffering agent, and in some cosmetic formulations for pH adjustment.
| Also known as | KHP, Potassium hydrogen phthalate |
|---|---|
| INCI name | Potassium Biphthalate |
| CAS number | 877-24-7 |
| EC number | 212-889-4 |
| CosIng ID | 36936 |
| Last reviewed | 4 July 2026 |
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