Calcium Pyrophosphate
AKA “
Dicalcium pyrophosphate, Diphosphoric acid, calcium salt (1:2), Calcium phosphate (Ca2P2O7), calcium salt, Pyrophosphoric acid
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Ingredient Facts
Calcium pyrophosphate
AKA: Dicalcium pyrophosphate, Diphosphoric acid, Calcium salt (1:2), Calcium phosphate (Ca2P2O7), Calcium salt, Pyrophosphoric acid
Synthetic · Abrasive · EWG: 1
WHAT IS IT?
Synthetic
Synthetic
Clean
A gentle polishing agent that helps remove surface debris and buildup, leaving teeth feeling clean and smooth.
Solubility
Insoluble in water. Soluble in dilute hydrochloric and nitric acids
Formula
Ca2O7P2
Mol. Weight
254.10
CAS #
7790-76-3
Form
Powder
State
Dry Powder
See origin →
WHAT'S IT DO?
Functions
Abrasive
Oral Care
Physical Exfoliant
Locks In Moisture
Gently polishes surface
Supports dental health
Traditional Use
Developed as a synthetic mineral ingredient for cosmetics. Used as a abrasive and polishing agent in toothpastes and cleansers.
Skin Types
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all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
IS IT SAFE?
EWG
1
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA
✔ permitted
EU
⚠ restricted
JAPAN
⚠ restricted
CANADA
⚠ restricted
Regulatory Agencies
EWG
CIR
FDA
EU COSING
Health Canada
WHAT'S THE PROOF?
Calcium Pyrophosphate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Calcium Pyrophosphate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR