Synonym(s)
CAS number: 7758-87-4; Tricalcium bis(orthophosphates)
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Tricalcium phosphate, the tricalcium salt of phosphoric acid, is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as an opacifier (reduces transparency and light transmission by clouding the product), an abrasive (removes plaque or impurities from the skin surface by an abrasive/polishing effect) and an anti-caking agent (prevents caking / sticking of powdery products).
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