The Basics On Dipotassium Phosphate
What is Dipotassium Phosphate?
A synthetic salt that helps to adjust and maintain pH of water-based products.
What are other names for Dipotassium Phosphate?
DIBASIC POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, DIPOTASSIUM HYDROGEN PHOSPHATE, DIPOTASSIUM HYDROGENORTHOPHOSPHATE, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, DIPOTASSIUM SALT PHOSPHORIC ACID, PHOSPHORIC ACID, DIPOTASSIUM SALT, POTASSIUM BIPHOSPHATE, and POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC
What is Dipotassium Phosphate used for?
How Dipotassium Phosphate is classified
Miscellaneous
Recommendations for using Dipotassium Phosphate during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Dipotassium Phosphate During Pregnancy
What we know about using Dipotassium Phosphate while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
Teratogenicity was assessed primarily using rats and mice; however, rabbits and hamsters were also used. These salts did not produce teratogenic effects in vivo, and the highest dose tested was 1500 mg/kg/day Diammonium Phosphate (in rats) for 35 days. However, the following salts of Phosphoric Acid were teratogenic to chick embryos: Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate (injection of 5 mg/egg), Sodium Hexametaphosphate (injection of 0.5 to 10 mg/egg), Sodium Phosphate (injection of 0.5 to 10 mg/egg), Potassium Phosphate (injection of 10 mg/egg), Calcium Phosphate (injection of 2.5 mg/egg), and Tricalcium Phosphate (injection of 2.5 mg/egg). Information relating to whether or not pH was measured or controlled in the eggs was not found.
General safety info about Dipotassium Phosphate from CIR
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel reviewed the safety of Phosphoric Acid and its salts (31 ingredients), which function as buffering agents, corrosion inhibitors, chelating agents, and pH adjusters in cosmetic products. The Panel reviewed data relating to the safety of these ingredients, and concluded that Phosphoric Acid and its salts are safe in the present practices of use and concentration in cosmetics when formulated to be non-irritating.
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Products where you might find Dipotassium Phosphate
Moroccanoil Moisture Repair Conditioner; BeautyBio GloPRO Microneedling Starter Set 8-Piece AM+PM Routine; Moroccanoil Extra Volume Conditioner
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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