Calcium Pyrophosphate
AKA “7790-76-3, Dicalcium pyrophosphate, Diphosphoric acid, calcium salt (1:2), Calcium phosphate (Ca2P2O7), calcium salt, Pyrophosphoric acid, Calcium pyrophosphate (Ca2P2O7), X69NU20D19, CHEBI:32598
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Calcium pyrophosphate
AKA: 7790-76-3, Dicalcium pyrophosphate, Diphosphoric acid, Calcium salt (1:2), Calcium phosphate (Ca2P2O7), Calcium salt, Pyrophosphoric acid, Calcium pyrophosphate (Ca2P2O7), X69NU20D19, CHEBI:32598
Ingredient · Abrasive · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Clean
The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the following 31 ingredients are safe in the present practices of use and concentration in cosmetics as described in this safety assessment, when formulated to be non-irritating...Calcium Pyrophosphate...
Solubility Insoluble in water. Soluble in dilute hydrochloric and nitric acids
Formula
Ca2O7P2
Mol. Weight
254.10
CAS #
7790-76-3
Form
Powder
State
Dry Powder
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Functions
Abrasive
Oral Care
Physical Exfoliant
Locks In Moisture
Gently polishes surface
Supports dental health
Traditional Use
Developed as a synthetic mineral ingredient for cosmetics. Used as a abrasive and polishing agent in toothpastes and cleansers.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR