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Is Sodium Hexametaphosphate vegan?

Sodium Hexametaphosphate

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Sodium Hexametaphosphate is an inorganic sodium salt of composition Na6[(PO3)6], produced synthetically. It is used in cosmetics and food as a chelating agent, sequestrant, and water softener.

Also known as 272-808-3, Sodium Polymetaphosphate
INCI name Sodium Hexametaphosphate
CAS number 68915-31-1
EC number 233-343-1
CosIng ID 79493
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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