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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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