Description

Pentapotassium Triphosphate is a chemical compound, inorganic salt of phosphoric acid produced by a reaction between sulfuric acid and potassium.

What it is used for and where
Cosmetics
Chelating agent. It has the function of preventing unstable reactions and improving the bioavailability of chemical components within a product, and removes calcium and magnesium cations that can cause cloudiness in clear liquids.

pH adjuster. This ingredient tends to restore the pH of a cosmetic formulation to its optimal value. The correct pH value is an essential determinant for lipid synthesis in the stratum corneum. The average physiological pH value of the face ranges between 5.67 and 5.76. The hair fibre has a pH value of 3.67.
Synonyms: Chelating Agents, pH Adjusters
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CAS: 13845-36-8