Is Sodium Phosphate vegetarian?
Sodium Phosphate
Sodium Phosphate is a generic term covering monosodium, disodium, and trisodium phosphate salts, prepared by partial or total neutralization of phosphoric acid with sodium carbonate or sodium hydroxide. It is used as a pH adjuster, buffering agent, and emulsifier in food and cosmetic formulations.
| Also known as | Disodium Phosphate, Monosodium Phosphate, MSP, natrii dihydrogenophosphas, Sodium dihydrogenorthophosphate, Sodium Orthophosphate, sodium phosphate, monobasic, Trisodium Phosphate |
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| INCI name | Sodium Phosphate |
| CAS number | 7601-54-9 |
| EC number | 231-558-5 |
| CosIng ID | 38030 |
| Last reviewed | 16 April 2026 |
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