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PENTASODIUM TRIPHOSPHATE

Pentasodium triphosphate

PENTASODIUM TRIPHOSPHATE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

Regulatory evidence by market

No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 7758-29-4
CAS 7758-29-4PubChem CID 24455

Sodium Tripolyphosphate

Sodium tripolyphosphate is an inorganic compound with formula Na5P3O10 and the sodium salt of the polyphosphate penta-anion. It is used as a component of a wide range domestic and industrial products, particularly detergents. DrugBank

IUPAC name
pentasodium;[oxido(phosphonatooxy)phosphoryl] phosphate
Molecular formula
Na5O10P3
Molecular weight
367.86 g/mol
Exact mass
367.8192786 Da
Topological polar surface area
185.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
10
Covalent units
6
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Pentasodium triphosphateSTPPArmofosThermphosRhodiaphos LVThermphos NTriphosphoric acid, pentasodium saltThermphos SPR
16 more reported names
Thermphos L 50Sodium phosphate (Na5P3O10)Sodium triphosphate (Na5P3O10)9SW4PFD2FZS 400RefChem:1714745HK03SA80JSODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE, UNSPECIFIED231-838-7Sodium triphosphateCaswell No. 799HSDB 1099EINECS 231-838-7UNII-9SW4PFD2FZEPA Pesticide Chemical Code 076404Na5P3O10
External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for PENTASODIUM TRIPHOSPHATE

INCI name

PENTASODIUM TRIPHOSPHATE

Description

Pentasodium triphosphate

Record provenance

Inventory reference
36486
Imported identity
PENTASODIUM TRIPHOSPHATE
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

Restriction
Function
BUFFERING
Stabilising the pH of an aqueous medium in a narrow range even if an acid or base is added. Altering and/or maintaining a cosmetic product's pH at the desired level.
CHELATING
Forming complexes with metal ions which could affect the stability and/or appearance of cosmetics.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

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How PENTASODIUM TRIPHOSPHATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists PENTASODIUM TRIPHOSPHATE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

PENTASODIUM TRIPHOSPHATE is also tagged with 2 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

PENTASODIUM TRIPHOSPHATE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, PENTASODIUM TRIPHOSPHATE carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for PENTASODIUM TRIPHOSPHATE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for PENTASODIUM TRIPHOSPHATE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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