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Is Zinc Hexametaphosphate vegetarian?

Zinc Hexametaphosphate

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Zinc Hexametaphosphate is an inorganic zinc salt of hexametaphosphoric acid, used in cosmetics and oral care products for its mineral, anti-tartar and preservative properties.

Also known as Zinc Dimetaphosphate
INCI name Zinc Hexametaphosphate
EC number 236-967-2
CosIng ID 82291
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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