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CAS number: 7758-29-4
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Pentasodium triphosphate, the sodium salt of triphosphoric acid, an acid from the group of polyphosphoric acids) with the molecular formula: Na₅O₁₀P₃, is an inorganic substance used in cosmetic formulations. The triphosphoric acid salt acts as a chelating agent (binds metal ions which could negatively influence the stability and quality of cosmetic products) and as a buffer substance (regulates and stabilizes the pH value of cosmetic products).
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