Dipotassium Phosphate
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Dipotassium hydrogenorthophosphate
Purpose
A synthetic salt that helps to adjust and maintain the pH of water-based and water soluble cosmetic formulas.
Rating
GOOD
Category
pH Adjuster/Stabilizer
INCI Purpose
ANTICORROSIVE, BUFFERING
Alternative Names
At a Glance
Article
A synthetic salt that helps to adjust and maintain the pH of water-based and water soluble cosmetic formulas. Dipotassium phosphate is also used in foods as a buffering agent to improve food texture, where it has GRAS (generally recognized as safe) status.
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