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PHOSPHORUS PENTOXIDE

Diphosphonate(2-) is a divalent inorganic anion obtained by removal of both protons from diphosphonic acid.

Molecular structure

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII 51SWB7223J · registered name Phosphorus Pentoxide · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Diphosphonate(2-) is a divalent inorganic anion obtained by removal of both protons from diphosphonic acid. It is a phosphorus oxoanion and a divalent inorganic anion. It is a conjugate base of a diphosphonate(1-).

Source: PubChem

Cosmetic roles

Keeps pH steadyBUFFERINGBinds metal ions to prevent spoilageCHELATING

Safety & regulatory references

Korea’s toxic-substance GHS classification: Danger · H314 (category 1) · H330 (category 2)

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name 五酸化リン: 本品は、次の化学式で表される無機酸化物である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

PHOSPHORUS PENTOXIDEINCI포스포러스펜톡사이드Korean label name (MFDS standard)Phosphorus oxide (P2O5)Synonym五酸化リンJapanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
1314-56-3
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
215-236-1
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID9047754

Measured properties

Appearance
solid
Colour
white
pH
3.6 (0.1 g/L)
Melting/freezing point
340 ℃
Vapour pressure
1 ㎜Hg(384℃)
Water solubility
(Solubility in water: reaction)
Relative density
2.4
Molecular weight
141.94

Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 15 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Catalyst2
  • Monomers2
  • Intermediate2
  • Soil amendments2
  • Lubricating agent1
  • Coalescing agent1
  • pH regulating agent1
  • Processing aids not otherwise specified1
3 other uses
  • Flame retardant1
  • Surfactant (surface active agent)1
  • Chelating agent1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

4 skin studies and 2 eye studies are on record.

Classed as highly irritating1

The study conclusions largely agree (100%). These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.

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  • Classification not possible
    Skin Sensitization · Screening
  • Skin Corr. 1A
    Skin Irritation · Authoritative
  • Category 8.2B (Category 1B)
    Skin Irritation · Read Across
  • Category 1
    Skin Irritation · Screening
  • Category 8.3A (Category 1)
    Eye Irritation · Read Across
  • Category 1
    Eye Irritation · Screening

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

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