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TETRAPOTASSIUM PYROPHOSPHATE

Tetrapotassium pyrophosphate

TETRAPOTASSIUM PYROPHOSPHATE 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 7320-34-5
CAS 7320-34-5PubChem CID 23740

Potassium pyrophosphate

Potassium tetrapyrophosphate is a whitish-colored powdered solid. It is toxic by ingestion, and/or inhalation. Contact with the substance should be avoided. CAMEO Chemicals

IUPAC name
tetrapotassium;phosphonato phosphate
Molecular formula
K4O7P2
Molecular weight
330.34 g/mol
Exact mass
329.7667523 Da
Topological polar surface area
136.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
7
Covalent units
5
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Potassium diphosphateTKPPTETRAPOTASSIUM PYROPHOSPHATEDiphosphoric acid, tetrapotassium saltTetrapotassium diphosphoratePyrophosphoric acid, tetrapotassium saltB9W4019H5GRefChem:897424
16 more reported names
230-785-7Tetrapotassium diphosphatePotassium pyrophospateDiphosphoric acid, potassium saltEINECS 230-785-7UNII-B9W4019H5GTetra Potassium PyrophosphatePotassium pyrophosphate AnhydrousEC 230-785-7Diphosphoric acid, potassium salt (1:4)tetrapotassium phosphonato phosphateEINECS 233-338-4Diphosphoric acid tetrapotassium saltK4O7P2Potassium diphosphate tetrabasicPotassium pyrophosphate, anhydrous
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 TETRAPOTASSIUM PYROPHOSPHATE

INCI name

TETRAPOTASSIUM PYROPHOSPHATE

Description

Tetrapotassium pyrophosphate

Record provenance

Inventory reference
80751
Imported identity
TETRAPOTASSIUM PYROPHOSPHATE
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.
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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How TETRAPOTASSIUM PYROPHOSPHATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists TETRAPOTASSIUM PYROPHOSPHATE 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.

TETRAPOTASSIUM PYROPHOSPHATE is also tagged with 3 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

TETRAPOTASSIUM PYROPHOSPHATE 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, TETRAPOTASSIUM PYROPHOSPHATE carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for TETRAPOTASSIUM PYROPHOSPHATE

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

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