Synonym(s)
Sodium pyrophosphate
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"Sodium' means the alkali metal sodium, 'pyrophosphates' means the salt/ester of pyrophosphoric acid (H4P2O7), also known as diphosphoric acid.
Tetrasodium pyrophosphate is a substance used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as a buffering substance (regulates and stabilizes the pH of cosmetic products), chelating agent (binds metal ions that could negatively affect the stability and quality of cosmetic products) and viscosity regulator (increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetic products).
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer