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TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE

Tricalcium bis(orthophosphate)

TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE 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 7758-87-4
CAS 7758-87-4PubChem CID 24456

Tricalcium Phosphate

Tricalcium bis(phosphate) is a calcium phosphate. ChEBI

IUPAC name
tricalcium diphosphate
Molecular formula
Ca3O8P2
Molecular weight
310.18 g/mol
Exact mass
309.7946135 Da
Topological polar surface area
173.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
8
Covalent units
5
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

SynthosCalcium orthophosphatePhosphoric acid, calcium salt (2:3)Tricalcium orthophosphateCalcigenol simpleTertiary calcium phosphateBonarkaCalcium phosphate, tribasic
16 more reported names
Calcium tertiary phosphateCalcium phosphate (3:2)Natural whitlockiteFEMA No. 3081Calcium phosphate (Ca3(PO4)2)Calcium orthophosphate, tri-(tert)Tricalcium phosphate (Ca3(PO4)2)K4C08XP666Phosphoric acid calcium(2+) salt (2:3)INS NO.341(III)INS-341(III)E-341(III)BONE POWDER, PURIFIEDcalcium phosphate, tricalcium saltRefChem:6401Phosphoric acid, calcium salt (2:3); Ca3(PO4)2
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 TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE

INCI name

TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE

Description

Tricalcium bis(orthophosphate)

Record provenance

Inventory reference
80300
Imported identity
TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

Restriction
Function
ABRASIVE
Removing unwanted tissue or foreign materials from various body surfaces, including mechanical tooth cleaning and/or gloss improvement.
ANTICAKING
Preventing agglomeration of particulate solids into lumps or hard masses (cohesive cake), thus allowing free flow of particles.
FRAGRANCE
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
OPACIFYING
Reducing transparency or translucency of cosmetics.
ORAL CARE
Providing cosmetic effects to the oral cavity, e.g. cleansing, deodorising, protecting.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

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

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Additional official and scientific sources

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How TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE 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.

TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE is also tagged with 5 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

TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE 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, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 7758-87-4 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE

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

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